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On the recordNovember 13, 2012
There are people all across this country, millions of folks who worked so hard to help us get elected, but there are also millions of people who may not have voted for us, but are also counting on us. And we take that responsibility very seriously.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama acknowledges the support from voters while recognizing that many did not vote for him, emphasizing the responsibility to serve all citizens.

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