“During the next legislature, we will aim for full employment in Spain.”

Debate on the State of the Nation, 3rd July 2007
As President, 2007
Source: http://www.cadenaser.com/economia/audios/prometio-zapatero-llegar-pleno-empleo/csrcsrpor/20090127csrcsreco_2/Aes/

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