Barack Obama: “I think it's better for us to take those tough decisions sooner rather…”

On the recordJuly 4, 2011

I think it's better for us to take those tough decisions sooner rather than later.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Prior to White House Press Secretary James F. 'Jay' Carney's Briefing

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