Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 23, 2012
I'm going to cut Government spending that we can't afford.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Campaign Rally in Portland

Share & report

More from Barack Obama

Apr 30, 2025

I believe these two reforms would have contributed significantly to the sustainability of Social Security.

msnbc.com
Mar 4, 2025

I don’t think I have time in my schedule to make it happen.

hiphopwired.com
Apr 3, 2025

This has to do with something more precious, which is who are we as a country and what values do we stand for ...

abcnews.go.com
May 7, 2025

Michelle and I send our congratulations to a fellow Chicagoan, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. This is a historic day for the United States, and we will pray for him as he begins the sacred work of leading the Catholic Church and setting an example for so many, regardless of faith.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation