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Barack Obama: I realize I'm taking ownership of this economy. And if my plan that I'm pushing through Congress doesn't work, you're…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2009
I realize I'm taking ownership of this economy. And if my plan that I'm pushing through Congress doesn't work, you're going to have a new president in four years.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama acknowledges the political stakes of his economic plan and its potential impact on his presidency.

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