When times get tough, we look out for each other.
Barack Obama: “When times get tough, we look out for each other.”
On the recordApril 21, 2014
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presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Remarks at the Snohomish County Fire District 25/Oso Fire Department Firehouse in Arlington
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