In talking to some people arriving here today, many of them had the same question i was going to start with. The economy appears by all accounts to be very strong. According to many commentators, it is an asset to the president in seeking reelection. How can you make an economy that has seen consistent growth for 10 years, that has record low unemployment, a centerpiece of your campaign . Why do you think that is a Winning Strategy . Years, that hw unemployment, a centerpiece of your campaign . Why do you think that is a Winning Strategy . Mr. Steyer so if you guys dont mind, i am going to stand up to answer this question. I cannot see people in t mr. Steyer so if you guys dont mind, i am going to stand up to answer this question. I cannot see people in the back, which means people in the back cannot see me, too. So if you dont mind [applause] mr. Steyer first let me say, it is a treat to be here with you. I am really looking forward to this conversation. I hope i dont know exactly how
Mr. Steyer. Thank you so much for joining us today. We really appreciate you beingye here. Busy campaign schedule, and so we are delighted that you join us for this event, cohosted by the union leader, the Community College system andhe goldman sas whom you share some connection in the past. I work for them for two years out of business school. Thats it, two years . Those are the facts here. Again, in your campaign you have clearlyav made the economya centerpiece of your pitch to american voters, and these forums are intended to focus on the economy, particularly of interest to the many Business Owners to register in the Small Business program. But in talking to some of the people arriving here today, many of them had the same question i was going to start with. The economy appears by all accounts to be very strong, according to many commentators its actually an asset to the president in seeking reelection. How can you make an economy that has seen consistent growth for ten years and h
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