On the recordJanuary 27, 2009
Every week that we delay is another 100,000 or more people unemployed. I don't think we want that on -- on any of our consciences.
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Obey: “Every week that we delay is another 100,000 or more people unemployed. I don't think we want that on -- on any of our…”
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David Obey emphasizes the urgency of passing the economic stimulus plan to prevent rising unemployment.
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