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Barack Obama: To compete in an increasingly global economy, the United States must come up with innovative strategies that will lead…

On the recordDecember 4, 2013
To compete in an increasingly global economy, the United States must come up with innovative strategies that will lead to economic growth and job creation around the country.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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