He said in the inaugural address that one of the things that concerned him most was the way confidence was draining out of the system, not only the financial system but trust in government.
John B. King Jr.: “He said in the inaugural address that one of the things that concerned him most was the way confidence was draining out…”
On the recordJanuary 20, 2009
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John King reflects on President Obama's inaugural address and the importance of restoring trust in government.
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