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On the recordSeptember 20, 2008
The era of greed and irresponsibility on Wall Street and in Washington has led to a financial crisis as profound as any we have faced since the Great Depression.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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A Statement of Principles for the Treasury Proposal from Senator Barack Obama

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