Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 5, 2008
I have got news for the McCain campaign. The American people are losing right now. They're losing their jobs. They're losing their health care. They're losing their homes. They're losing their savings. I cannot imagine anything more important to talk about than the economic crisis.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the urgent economic struggles faced by American families.

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