In December, I agreed to extend the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americ…

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In December, I agreed to extend the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans because it was the only way I could prevent a tax hike on middle-class Americans. But we cannot afford $1 trillion worth of tax cuts for every millionaire and billionaire in our society. We can't afford it. And I refuse to renew them again. ✨ Obama’s Speech on Reducing the Budget, www.nytimes.com. April 13, 2011.
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