On the recordJanuary 25, 2009
We can't afford distractions and we cannot afford delays. These are extraordinary times and it calls for swift and extraordinary action.
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transcripts.cnn.com“We can't afford distractions and we cannot afford delays. These are extraordinary times and it calls for swift and extraordinary action.”
President Obama emphasizes the urgency of action in response to the economic crisis.
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