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Barack Obama: We are better off as a country than we were when I came into office

On the recordAugust 28, 2014
We are better off as a country than we were when I came into office
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Fundraiser in Purchase

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