Political Quotes

On the recordJune 12, 2011
The only way that we're going to be able to assure that we are passing on to this next generation the America that we believe in is if we are putting our shoulder to the wheel one more time.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Fundraiser in Miami

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