“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordMay 7, 2012
this is a make or break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Obama emphasizes the importance of supporting the middle class.

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