On the recordNovember 30, 2008
But understand, I will be setting policy as President. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out, and I expect them to implement.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “But understand, I will be setting policy as President. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out…”
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Obama asserts his authority in setting policy as President and expects his team to execute his vision.
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