Barack Obama: “I want a confident America where, yes, everybody makes sacrifices, but…”

On the recordApril 26, 2011

I want a confident America where, yes, everybody makes sacrifices, but nobody bears all the burden.

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Fundraiser in New York City

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