Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 2, 2010
I'll tell you why the Democratic Party should be trusted because the last time this budget was balanced, it was under a Democratic president who made some very tough decisions.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama defends the Democratic Party's credibility by referencing past budgetary success.

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