When I was campaigning, I made a promise that I would not raise your taxes if you made $250,000 a year or less. That's what I said. But I said that for people like myself who make more than that, there's nothing wrong with me paying a little bit more in order to help people who've got a little bit less.
Obama reiterates his commitment not to raise taxes on the middle class while acknowledging the need for wealthier individuals to contribute more.
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