Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
Like any cash-strapped family, we will work within a budget to invest in what we need and sacrifice what we don't.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the need for budget discipline similar to families.

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