On the recordFebruary 22, 2009
My sense is that despite partisan differences, despite regional differences and different priorities, everybody is concerned about the legacy we're leaving to our children.
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transcripts.cnn.com“My sense is that despite partisan differences, despite regional differences and different priorities, everybody is concerned about the legacy we're leaving to our children.”
President Obama discusses the importance of addressing issues that affect future generations.
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