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Barack Obama: At stake right now is not who wins the next election. After all, we just had an election. At stake is whether new jobs…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2011
At stake right now is not who wins the next election. After all, we just had an election. At stake is whether new jobs and industries take root in this country or somewhere else, whether the hard work and industry of our people is rewarded.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama emphasizes the importance of job creation and industry growth over electoral outcomes.

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