“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordApril 27, 2012
Take Mitt Romney; he and I actually have a lot in common.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

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