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On the recordJune 14, 2007
But just as we have individual responsibilities, at the dawn of the 21st century we also have a collective responsibility to strengthen that safety net, put the rungs back on that ladder to the middle-class, and give every family the chance that so many of our parents and grandparents had.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama calling for a collective effort to restore the middle-class and provide opportunities for all families.

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