I know there are some people in my own party and in the other party who would rather prolong this battle even if we can't reach a compromise. But I'm not willing to let working families across this country become collateral damage for political warfare here in Washington.
Obama emphasizes the need for compromise to avoid harming working families during political disputes.
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Because if this becomes the new normal, there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her — or that future presidents, in either party, won’t do the same.
I think when we act on that basis, it doesn't always work out, but over time things do get better.
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