Barack Obama actually said...

The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government.

Obama calls for cooperation in Congress, emphasizing that voters expect effective governance.

07/24/2011

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You know, we have somebody right here in Chicago who would be an extraordinary Secretary of Education.

If confirmed, I look forward to working with Congress, the President and the Treasury Department on this proposal.

This is not the time for America to fall behind. It is time to raise the bar.

Chairman Kennedy has long been the champion of educational opportunity for all.