Barack Obama actually said...

We don't have a lot of time and so what I'm suggesting to the congressional leaders is let's not do any posturing. Let's not try to save face. Let's not worry about politics. Do what's right, open the government, and make sure we're paying our bills and we could do that today.

Context

Obama urges congressional leaders to prioritize action over politics to avoid a government shutdown.

10/14/2013

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