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Lucas, an Iraq War veteran who served with the Iowa National Guard, leads supporters in the Pledge of Allegiance at one of President Obama's grassroots events. He shares why he supports the President and how President Obama continues to make sure veterans are cared for.

I know there will be a lot of discussion today about the politics of all this, about who won and who lost. But that discussion completely misses the point. Whatever the politics, today's decision was a victory for people all over this country whose lives will be more secure because of this law and the Supreme Court's decision to uphold it.

Today's your last chance to share a meal with the First Couple. After entering and winning the last Dinner with Barack contest, four supporters shared a meal with President Obama. Over lunch, they talked about everyday issues affecting them and their communities. Jim from Ohio, talked about his work as a firefighter and asked how the President balances his time as a father.

"President Romney's first 100 Days...creating thousands of new jobs for Virginians." But would he? The Washington Post has just revealed that Romney's companies were pioneers in shipping US jobs overseas.

"President Romney's first 100 Days. For the people of Iowa, they mean fewer worries about their future." Fewer Worries? The Washington Post has just revealed that Romney's companies were pioneers in shipping US jobs overseas.

"Day One. President Romney stands up to China." But would he? The Washington Post has just revealed that Romney's companies were pioneers in shipping US jobs overseas. Investing in firms that 'specialized in relocating jobs done by American workers to new facilities in low-wage countries like China.' Romney's never stood up to China. All he's ever done is send them our jobs.

According to a June 21, 2012 Washington Post article: "Bain...owned companies that were pioneers in the practice of shipping work from the United States to overseas call centers and factories...specialized in relocating jobs done by American workers to new facilities in low-wage countries like China and India."

President Obama's full remarks from Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida

     THE PRESIDENT:  Oh, it is good to be back in Tampa, Florida! (Applause.)  I was so fired up I missed a stair.  (Laughter.)  I couldn't wait to get out here.  (Applause.)  Well, how is everybody doing today?  (Applause.)

"We can reform our tax code in a way that is fair and responsible. Which by the way means let's stop giving tax breaks to businesses that ship jobs and factories overseas let's reward companies that create jobs and manufacturing right here in the United States of America.

The son of a single mom. Proud father of two daughters. President Obama knows that women being paid 77 cents on the dollar for doing the same work as men isn't just unfair, it hurts families.