Barack Obama said "We must restore the basic bargain that built our country—the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 21, 2013

We must restore the basic bargain that built our country—the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead.

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Proclamation 9061—National Family Week

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