On the recordFebruary 18, 2009
First we shared a commitment to economic recovery. The people of North America are hurting. And that is why our governments are acting.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “First we shared a commitment to economic recovery. The people of North America are hurting. And that is why our…”
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President Obama highlights the need for cooperation among North American countries to address the financial crisis.
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