On the recordApril 22, 2009
the time has come to usher in a new era of responsibility that lays a new foundation of growth on which we can renew the promise of America.
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congress.gov“the time has come to usher in a new era of responsibility that lays a new foundation of growth on which we can renew the promise of America.”
Obama emphasizes the need for a new era of responsibility for America's growth.
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a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power
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