U.S. President Obama holds up a signature pen as he delivers a statement on U.S. fiscal cliff in the East Room of the White House in Washington

President Barack Obama holds up a signature pen as he delivers a statement on the "fiscal cliff" issue facing congress.
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( KEVIN LAMARQUE, REUTERS / November 9, 2012 )

President Barack Obama holds up a signature pen as he delivers a statement on the "fiscal cliff" issue facing congress.

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