Barack Obama actually said...

I think it's fair to say that most of these community banks were not engaged in some of the hugely risky activities that helped to precipitate the financial crisis.

Context

Remarks Following a Meeting With Community Lenders and an Exchange With Reporters

12/21/2009

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Barack Obama Quotes

I think we've made very clear what our position is on President Assad and the fact that Syria would be better off without him.
8/10/2011
There is nothing wrong with our country.
8/10/2011
He has lost his legitimacy, and now long since lost his opportunity to lead the transition that the Syrian people are demanding take place.
8/10/2011
Syria would be a better place without him.
8/10/2011

View All Barack Obama Quotes