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Barack Obama: The vast majority of the American people believe we should have a balanced approach.

On the recordJuly 21, 2011
The vast majority of the American people believe we should have a balanced approach.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on the Federal Budget and an Exchange With Reporters

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