Speeches at 2008 Democratic National Convention: on Families & Children


Barack Obama: Help families with paid sick days and better family leave

Now is the time to help families with paid sick days and better family leave, because nobody in America should have to choose between keeping their jobs and caring for a sick child or ailing parent.
Source: Speech at 2008 Democratic National Convention Aug 27, 2008

  • The above quotations are from Speeches at Democratic National Convention, Aug. 26th-Aug. 28th, 2008.
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