On the recordJuly 24, 2011
The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government.
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transcripts.cnn.com“The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government.”
Obama calls for cooperation in Congress, emphasizing that voters expect effective governance.
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