Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 17, 2007
When I'm President, we'll work to see that no retiree making less than $50,000 each year has to pay income tax.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama Announces Major Middle Class Tax Relief Plan

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