Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 2, 2008
Our economy has lost another 62,000 jobs is a stark reminder that far too many Americans will spend this holiday out of work and struggling to provide for their families because of the failed policies of the last eight years.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Statement On Job Numbers

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