Barack Obama actually said...

We cannot play games with unemployment insurance when we still have an unemployment rate that is way too high.

Remarks on Payroll Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance

12/04/2011

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I'm open to compromise, and I'm open to new ideas.

Our top priority has to be jobs and growth.

We should not hold the middle class hostage while we debate tax cuts for the wealthy.

I hope the Senate will promptly consider all of my nominees and ensure justice for everyday Americans.