Barack Obama: “It's essential that we build an economy where everyone gets a fair…”

On the recordJune 3, 2012

It's essential that we build an economy where everyone gets a fair shot.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama: “It's essential that we build an economy where everyone gets a fair shot.”