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Barack Obama: But January 20th is our chance to begin anew – with a new direction, new ideas, and new reforms that will create jobs…

On the recordNovember 21, 2008
But January 20th is our chance to begin anew – with a new direction, new ideas, and new reforms that will create jobs and fuel long-term economic growth.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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