Barack Obama actually said...

We will not let the pursuit of the perfect stand in the way of achievable goals.

President Obama discusses the need for achievable goals in Iraq rather than striving for perfection.

02/26/2009

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I don't believe that America's best days are behind us.

I believe in a middle-out economics, a bottom-up economics.

I have faith and confidence in you, the American people.

We can have tough border security and improve our immigration system.