If it turns out that there are Republicans who are opposed to this bill, they need to explain to me, but more importantly to their constituencies and the American people why they are opposed and what would they do.
President Obama calls on Republicans to clarify their opposition to his jobs bill.
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People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.
In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.
It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.
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