John Yarmuth said "President Obama inherited an economy in freefall. The country was in the midst of the deepest recession in generations." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 1, 2017

President Obama inherited an economy in freefall. The country was in the midst of the deepest recession in generations.

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Democratic · Kentucky

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Reflecting on the economic challenges faced by President Obama upon taking office.

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