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On the recordOctober 5, 2008
Senator McCain and I have a debate tomorrow. And obviously, the American people are going to be anxious to hear from one of the two people who's going to be the next president and responsible for dealing with this economic mess, what their plans are.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the importance of the upcoming debate and addressing the economic crisis.

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