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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 16, 2012

Anybody, anywhere, if they work hard enough and are willing to take responsibility, they can make it.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 12, 2012

One of the things you learn is you're ultimately responsible for the conduct of your operations.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 12, 2012

Ultimately when you're president, you're always responsible, even if you've got an uncooperative Congress.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 9, 2012

The choice that we make that will help determine our direction for years to come, that choice is going to be up to you.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2012

And that includes making sure the American Dream endures for all those—like these men and women—who are willing to work hard, play by the rules, and meet their responsibilities.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 24, 2012

That is what we believe. You and me, all of us, we're only here because someone, somewhere, felt a responsibility not just to themselves, but to this country's future.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 1, 2012

His responsibility—and that of the CFPB—is to ensure all Americans have the resources they need to make sound financial decisions.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 20, 2012

We can cut the deficit and have an economy built to last through balanced deficit reduction that asks all Americans to shoulder their responsibility.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 19, 2012

The House budget once again fails the test of balance, fairness, and shared responsibility.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 1, 2012

That's what's critical, is making sure that we're always there to bequeath that gift to the next generation.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 23, 2012

It is important that we not be bystanders during these extraordinary events.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 22, 2012

That idea that if you worked hard and took responsibility, that you could buy a home and send your kids to college and retire with dignity and respect.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 10, 2011

It's time for Congress to meet their responsibility, put their party politics aside, and take action on jobs right now.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 10, 2011

We will meet our responsibilities to ensure the security of diplomats serving in our country.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 3, 2011

If in our hearts we believe what we say we believe about a country that gives everybody a fair shake and asks for a fair share from everybody, then we won't be tired, we won't be deterred, we won't be weary.

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