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Barack Obama: The era of greed and irresponsibility on Wall Street and in Washington has led us to a perilous moment.

On the recordSeptember 21, 2008
The era of greed and irresponsibility on Wall Street and in Washington has led us to a perilous moment.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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