05/23/2010
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"President Obama has signed a $26 billion bill aimed at helping states avoid laying off teachers and first responders. Republicans are calling it a union giveaway."
"Today's announcement by Secretary Gates is another step forward in the reform efforts he has undertaken to reduce excess overhead costs, cut waste, and reform the way the Pentagon does business."
"We are a better country than that, and we need to act like we're a better country than that."
"Change is never easy, and I applaud Secretary Gates and his team for undertaking this critical effort to support our men and women in uniform and strengthen our national security."