Barack Obama actually said...

An economy that's built to last, that's on a firm foundation, so that middle class families have a sense of security and those who want to get in the middle class can make it if they're working hard, that demands responsibility from everyone.

Context

Remarks at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church

01/31/2012

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