Barack Obama actually said...

I want to be absolutely clear: we cannot, we must not, and we will not balance the budget on the backs of our veterans, and as Commander in Chief, I won't allow it.

Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of protecting veterans' benefits against budget cuts.

01/27/2014

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