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On the recordNovember 4, 2012
Now's the time to keep pushing forward. To educate our kids and train all our workers. Create new jobs. Bring our troops home. Care for our veterans. Broaden opportunity. Grow our middle class. Restore our democracy and make sure that no matter who you are, no matter where you come from, no matter how you started out, no matter what your last name is, you can make it here in America if you try.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama emphasizes the need for progress and opportunity for all Americans, urging voters to support him.

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