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Barack Obama: Every year, tens of millions of tourists from all over the world come and visit America. The more folks who visit…

On the recordJanuary 18, 2011
Every year, tens of millions of tourists from all over the world come and visit America. The more folks who visit America, the more Americans we can get back to work. We need to help businesses all across the country grow and create jobs, compete, and win. That is how we are going to rebuild an economy where hard work pays off, where responsibility is rewarded, and where everyone can make it if they try.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the economic benefits of tourism and job creation.

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