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Barack Obama: I felt that it would be irresponsible for me with the first $350 billion already spent to enter into the administration…

On the recordJanuary 11, 2009
I felt that it would be irresponsible for me with the first $350 billion already spent to enter into the administration without any potential ammunition should there be some sort of emergency or weakening of the financial systems.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama discusses the need for financial resources as he prepares to take office.

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