Barack Obama:

I'm not a fan of the idea that we can just criticize our way to success.

— Barack Obama Contemporary

First Black US President

Context

Remarks at a business roundtable event

Date / Period

2012

Source

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g5Yl0y3G0k

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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