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Barack Obama: If we can stop the bleeding with this package, implement it effectively and then move forward to deal with the broader…

On the recordOctober 2, 2008
If we can stop the bleeding with this package, implement it effectively and then move forward to deal with the broader problems on Main Street, then hopefully, we can start getting our economy back on track.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of the bailout in addressing immediate economic issues.

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