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On the recordOctober 27, 2009
That's what I will do in bringing all parties together, not negotiating behind closed doors, but bringing all parties together, and broadcasting those negotiations on C-SPAN, so that the American people can see what the choices are.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama, during his campaign, promises transparency in negotiations, which is now being scrutinized due to allegations of favoritism towards big donors.

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