Barack Obama: “I congratulate Members of Congress for ending the partisan stalemate…”

On the recordDecember 21, 2011

I congratulate Members of Congress for ending the partisan stalemate by reaching an agreement that meets that test.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Congressional Action on Payroll Tax Cut and Unemployment Insurance Legislation

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Barack Obama: “I congratulate Members of Congress for ending the partisan stalemate by reaching an agreement that meets that test.”