Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
these actions were the height of irresponsibility and declared them shameful.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama condemned excessive executive pay during a crisis, emphasizing accountability to taxpayers.

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