“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordMarch 15, 2012
I was with Warren Buffett a couple of days ago, and he's quite pleased that I named a rule after him: the Buffett rule, which is common sense.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at an Obama Victory Fund 2012 Fundraiser in Chicago

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