On the recordJanuary 28, 2009
And part of what we're going to need is for the folks on Wall Street who are asking for help to show some restraint, and show some discipline, and show some sense of responsibility.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “And part of what we're going to need is for the folks on Wall Street who are asking for help to show some restraint, and…”
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Obama emphasizes the need for Wall Street executives to act responsibly while receiving taxpayer assistance.
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