Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 21, 2010
Tonight's vote is not a victory for any one party, but it's a victory for them, it's a victory for the American people. And it's a victory for common sense.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama describes the passage of the health care reform bill as a victory for the American people, emphasizing its significance beyond party lines.

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