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Barack Obama: “I would love nothing better than an effective, loyal opposition that is willing to meet us halfway and move the country…”

On the recordApril 2, 2013
I would love nothing better than an effective, loyal opposition that is willing to meet us halfway and move the country forward.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Fundraiser in San Francisco

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