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Barack Obama: “If we do not move swiftly to sign the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, an economy that is already in…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
If we do not move swiftly to sign the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, an economy that is already in crisis will be faced with catastrophe.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama emphasizes the urgency of passing the stimulus package to prevent further economic decline.

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