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Barack Obama: It's outrageous that we find ourselves in a position where taxpayers must bear the burden for the greed and…

On the recordSeptember 24, 2008
It's outrageous that we find ourselves in a position where taxpayers must bear the burden for the greed and irresponsibility of Wall Street and Washington.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks to the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City

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