Barack Obama actually said...

We want to provide resources, but we want to partner with those who are interested in growing their own capacity over time and not having a long-term dependency on foreign aid.

Context

Interview With the South African Broadcasting Corporation

07/12/2010

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

More Barack Obama Quotes

I hereby delegate to you the functions conferred upon the President by sections 603-604 and 699 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act.
4/29/2009
the government's goal is not to be a lender or an equity holder of any company for any longer than is absolutely necessary.
4/29/2009
While Americans have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe, credit card companies have a responsibility to set r...
4/29/2009
My job as President is to ensure that if tax dollars are being put on the line, they are being invested in a real fix that will make Chrysle...
4/29/2009

View All Barack Obama Quotes