On the recordSeptember 12, 2010
President Obama went out and said, Republicans want to hold middle-class tax cuts hostage in order to cut taxes for the very, very wealthy.
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transcripts.cnn.comPresident Obama went out and said, Republicans want to hold middle-class tax cuts hostage in order to cut taxes for the very, very wealthy.
Paul Begala references President Obama's statement regarding Republican tax policies.
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