" "I was married to a good Jew, but I'm still working on it.

WSJ: Celebrating the Power of Barbra

Later in the call, when the operator tells the caller, "I'm working on it if you can hold on, " the emotional father says, "The guy's dying on me!"

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I'm working on it as President, and I will find out directly from them how they can help not only with your particular situation but what we're doing in this area in terms of lead abatement.

WHITEHOUSE: "White House to Main Street" Town Hall: Elyria, OH