Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 14, 2012
We are going to make sure that we stay here as long as people need that immediate help.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Following a Tour of Damage Caused by Hurricane Sandy in Staten Island

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