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Barack Obama: When a plane is finally lifting off the ground, you don't ease up on the throttle.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
When a plane is finally lifting off the ground, you don't ease up on the throttle.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on Payroll Tax Cut and Unemployment Insurance Legislation

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