On the recordSeptember 23, 2008
This is exactly the time when the American people need to hear from the person who, in approximately 40 days, will be responsible for dealing with this mess.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “This is exactly the time when the American people need to hear from the person who, in approximately 40 days, will be…”
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Barack Obama emphasizes the importance of the debate for the American people in light of the ongoing economic crisis.
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