On the recordSeptember 23, 2008
This should not be the whole kitchen sink in this thing. It is important to try to have this be as clean as possible, and not try to have the earmarks, not try to have all these add-ones.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “This should not be the whole kitchen sink in this thing. It is important to try to have this be as clean as possible…”
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Obama emphasizes the need for a focused and straightforward bailout plan without unnecessary additions.
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