Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 2, 2008
If we can stop the bleeding that this package implemented 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 discusses the importance of the bailout in addressing immediate economic issues.

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