Barack Obama actually said...

That central idea at the heart of America, which says no matter what you look like, no matter where you come from, no matter what your last name is, no matter who you love, here in America you can make it if you work hard, if you try.

Context

Remarks at an Obama Victory Fund 2012 Fundraiser in New York City

09/17/2012

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