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Barack Obama: A small number of individuals and businesses hide their assets overseas solely in order to shirk their responsibilities.

On the recordOctober 26, 2009
A small number of individuals and businesses hide their assets overseas solely in order to shirk their responsibilities.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Congressional Action on Legislation To Crack Down on Overseas Tax Havens

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