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Paul Begala: “This presidency is going to be judged by whether the economy is working and the world is more secure and the American…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2009
This presidency is going to be judged by whether the economy is working and the world is more secure and the American people are more secure.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala discusses the key issues that will determine the success of President Obama's presidency.

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