Political Quotes

On the recordMay 2, 2013
Our job is to make sure that we're doing everything we can to provide security and opportunity and ladders for success and prosperity for our people.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Dinner for Central American Integration System Leaders in San Jose

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