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Bush "Concerned" About Job Losses

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The President tries to reassure Americans in a morning statement following news that more than 500,000 jobs were lost last month.

"A market that was frozen is thawing. There's still more work to do, but there are some encouraging signs."

Adds he's also worried about the automakers, thinks it's important that taxpayer money is paid back if any is given to them.

Watch video clip above. Full remarks here.

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