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On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
our economy is headed in the right direction, and it will stay that way as long as there aren't any more self-inflicted wounds coming out of Washington.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of avoiding budget cuts for economic stability.

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