On the recordMarch 22, 2021
What did Lincoln say? I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.
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msnbc.comEditor's note · Context
Obama referenced Lincoln's words to emphasize the importance of integrity over political gain in the context of passing the Affordable Care Act.
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