Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 8, 2009
Spurring hiring and economic growth are not Democratic or Republican issues; they are American issues that affect every single one of our constituents.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Following a Meeting With Congressional Leaders

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