Barack Obama actually said...

Hundreds of Fortune 500 companies already offer such benefits, not only because it's the right thing to do, but because they recognize that it helps them compete for and retain the best possible talent.

Context

Remarks on Signing a Memorandum on Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination

06/16/2009

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