Political Quotes

On the recordMay 13, 2013
The federal government must conduct itself in a way that's worthy of the public's trust and that's especially true of the IRS.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama emphasizes the importance of public trust in government, particularly regarding the IRS.

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