Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 21, 2013
This is not a smart way for us to reduce the deficit.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Following a Meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan and an Exchange With Reporters

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