And it's a bargain that says if you work hard in this country, then your work should be rewarded.

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It's the basic idea that says here in this country, if you work hard, that work should be rewarded. (Applause.) If you act responsibly, you should be able to get ahead.

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This tax cut also keeps a fundamental promise: that Americans who work hard should be able to make a decent living.

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More than four decades ago, this nation stood up for the principle that after a lifetime of hard work, our seniors should not be left to struggle with a pile of medical bills in their later years.

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This plan is rooted in our values: that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should make it in America.

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