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Barack Obama: The cost of action will be great, but the cost of inaction will be far greater.

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
The cost of action will be great, but the cost of inaction will be far greater.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the necessity of government intervention in the economy.

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