Obama Likens GOP to Hostage Takers

Obama Likens GOP to Hostage Takers

December 7, 2010 12:22 PM

President Obama compares talks with the GOP about middle class tax cuts to negotiating with hostage takers. Mr. Obama says compromises were made because he didn't want to see the middle class get hurt.

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