Barack Obama actually said...

"I believe that a nation's budget reflects its priorities."

"It is a distinct honor to chair the committee that will organize the celebration of next year's historic inauguration of Barack Obama and Joe Biden."

"But if it's true, it is a prime example of the kind of waste that I intend to end as president."

"There is only one president at a time. Given the extraordinary circumstances that we find ourselves in, however, I think it is very important for the American people to understand that we are putting ..."