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President Obama Talks About "the Idea that Built America"

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

President Obama Talks About "the Idea that Built America"

President Obama was in Detroit yesterday to talk about the economy -- how companies are reinvesting in American workers, and why it's so important to extend tax cuts for middle class families.

"I believe America only succeeds and thrives when we’ve got a strong and growing middle class," he said to the crowd at the Daimler Detroit Diesel Plant. "I believe we’re at our best when everybody who works hard has a chance to get ahead."

Find out more about President Obama's visit to Detroit.

President Barack Obama watches as workers explain the process of assembling connecting rods and pistons during a tour of the Detroit Diesel Facility in Redford, Mich., Dec. 10, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

1:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney