Barack Obama: “I refuse to do it by telling students... that we're not willing to…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2011

I refuse to do it by telling students... that we're not willing to invest in your future.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington

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