Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Our job as Americans is to restore that basic bargain that says if you work hard, if you're willing to meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at the Facilities of the Linamar Corporation in Arden

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