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Obama: 'The Problem Is I’m the President... Not the Emperor'

During a Google+ Hangout responding to a question about immigration, President Barack Obama made a stunning remark:

"This is something I’ve struggled with throughout my presidency," said Obama. "The problem is that I’m the president of the United States, I’m not the emperor of the United States. My job is to execute laws that are passed." 15 Feb 2013 post a comment

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