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Barack Obama: It reflects his unwavering commitment to working with Congress when possible, and acting unilaterally when necessary, to…

On the recordJanuary 10, 2012
It reflects his unwavering commitment to working with Congress when possible, and acting unilaterally when necessary, to put in place a set of economic policies that reflects his vision for an American economy where everyone gets a fair shot and everyone does their fair share.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

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