Barack Obama actually said...

I hereby assign to you the function of the President under section 601, title VI, Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Memorandum on Assignment of Function Under Section 601 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

08/05/2009

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