President Obama Takes On Wall Street In New York City Fundraiser

President Obama Takes On Wall Street In New York City Fundraiser
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Obama criticized the "reckless speculation and deceptive practices and short-sightedness and self-interestedness from a few." The audience included members of the Wall Street community....

"So if there are members of the financial industry in the audience today, I will ask that you join with us in passing what are necessary reforms -- don't fight them, join us on it," Obama said at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser.

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