Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2010
They're tired of the partisanship and the shouting and the pettiness. They know we can't afford it.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama addresses voter frustration with partisanship and calls for cooperation in Congress.

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