Barack Obama actually said...

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.

Context

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

02/15/2009

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