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Barack Obama: The fact is, the financial industry is central to our nation's ability to grow, prosper, compete, and innovate.

On the recordJuly 20, 2010
The fact is, the financial industry is central to our nation's ability to grow, prosper, compete, and innovate.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release: Remarks of President Barack Obama at the Wall Street Reform Bill Signing - As Prepared for Delivery

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