Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 26, 2009
We don't need politicians who are more interested in scoring points than solving problems.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Rally for Gubernatorial Candidate R. Creigh Deeds in Norfolk

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