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Published 11/7/2008 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) — In his first public remarks since he delivered his victory speech Tuesday night, President-elect Barack Obama vowed Friday that restoring the nation's economic equilibrium will be a major priority of his administration. "I do not underestimate the enormity of the task that lies ahead," he told reporters at the Hilton Hotel. [...] (link)

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