Barack Obama actually said...

I will continue to rely on his advice and sound judgment as we work to create good, middle class jobs.

Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jacob J. "Jack" Lew as Secretary of the Treasury

02/26/2013

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He can get the background checks done. I think that is very doable this year.

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He may be trying to seek a legacy by spending political capital on getting an assault weapons ban.