On the recordFebruary 1, 2009
I heard from Republicans and Democrats the need for action and swift action. And that's what we've been trying to do in moving this package forward.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “I heard from Republicans and Democrats the need for action and swift action. And that's what we've been trying to do in…”
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President Obama emphasizes the urgency for bipartisan action on the economic recovery package.
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