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Barack Obama: “Some say he's gone too far. Others say what he calls tough love should be even tougher.”

On the recordMarch 29, 2009
Some say he's gone too far. Others say what he calls tough love should be even tougher.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Opinions on President Obama's approach to the auto industry and leadership changes.

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