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Barack Obama: I believe his decades of experience both in the public and private sector have given him a clear understanding of what…

On the recordOctober 19, 2011
I believe his decades of experience both in the public and private sector have given him a clear understanding of what it takes to put America on a stronger economic footing and create jobs.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Senate Confirmation of John E. Bryson as Secretary of Commerce

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