Political Quotes

On the recordApril 2, 2013
We were able to yank an economy that was on the verge of a depression out of depression.
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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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