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Barack Obama: I'm ready to do that; I believe there are enough people in each party that are willing to do that.

On the recordJuly 4, 2011
I'm ready to do that; I believe there are enough people in each party that are willing to do that.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Prior to White House Press Secretary James F. 'Jay' Carney's Briefing

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