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Barack Obama: If we're getting our fiscal house in order, if we're investing in the infrastructure of the future, not just roads and…

On the recordJuly 19, 2011
If we're getting our fiscal house in order, if we're investing in the infrastructure of the future, not just roads and bridges but also broadband lines and a smart grid that makes sure that we don't waste energy, if we're developing a clean-energy and alternative energy future for ourselves so that we're not dependent on foreign oil, if we're making sure that every one of our kids is the best educated in the world so that they can compete in this new world economy, we will be stronger than ever.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Interview With Jerry Revish of WBNS 10TV News in Columbus

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