Political Quotes

Barack Obama: I understand that what makes an idea sound it's not whether it's Democrat or Republican but whether it makes good…

On the recordJanuary 27, 2009
I understand that what makes an idea sound it's not whether it's Democrat or Republican but whether it makes good economic sense for their workers and companies.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama emphasizes the importance of economic sense over party lines in rebuilding the economy.

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