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Mitt Romney: “Sometimes, I just don't think he understands what it takes to help people. I know he wants to help, but he doesn't know…”

On the recordMay 28, 2012
Sometimes, I just don't think he understands what it takes to help people. I know he wants to help, but he doesn't know what he's got to do.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Romney criticizes President Obama's understanding of economic issues.

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