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On the recordApril 7, 2011
I want to thank Speaker Boehner and Senator Reid for their leadership and their dedication during this process.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama expresses gratitude to John Boehner and Harry Reid for their roles in reaching the budget agreement.

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