Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 7, 2016
I'm not trying to take your guns and you can keep your doctor if you want it and you can keep your health care plan.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama reassures gun owners that he does not intend to confiscate their firearms.

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