Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 18, 2013
But so far at least the idea that the Republicans have proposed asks nothing of the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations, so the burden is all on first responders or seniors or middle class families.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama criticizes Republicans for not asking the wealthiest to contribute to budget solutions.

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