Barack Obama actually said...

We cannot sustain a system that bleeds billions of taxpayer dollars on programs that have outlived their usefulness, or exist solely because of the power of a politician, lobbyist, or interest group.

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Press Release: President-Elect Barack Obama Announces Office of Management and Budget Director and Deputy Director

11/24/2008

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