Along came the Republicans, trickle-down economics - one of the worst ideas since snake oil - was put back into place. And we ended up with the great recession. President Obama had to rescue the economy. And I don't think he gets the credit he deserves for doing that. (Hillary Clinton)

Along came the Republicans, trickle-down economics - one of the worst ideas since snake oil - was put back into place. And we ended up with the great recession. President Obama had to rescue the economy. And I don't think he gets the credit he deserves for doing that.

Hillary Clinton

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