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

https://www.congress.gov...

More Barack Obama Quotes

Well, the key is that they started planning early, which is something that, obviously, they did not do last time.
8/31/2008
Let me be as clear as possible. I have said before, and I will repeat again, I think people's families are off-limits, and people's children...
8/31/2008
Sustained and predictable increases in research funding will allow the United States to . . . provide greater support for . . . young scient...
8/29/2008
You know, I -- I haven't met her before. She seems like a compelling person, obviously, a terrific story, personal story. And, you know, I'm...
8/28/2008

View All Barack Obama Quotes