Political Quotes

Barack Obama: We face the risk that Government borrowing will crowd out private borrowing in the future and weaken growth.

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
We face the risk that Government borrowing will crowd out private borrowing in the future and weaken growth.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama warns about the dangers of government borrowing affecting private investment.

Share

More from Barack Obama

Jun 19, 2026

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect.

bbc.com
Feb 17, 2026

Helped lead some of the most significant movements for change in human history

abcnews.com
Jun 19, 2026

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation