Barack Obama actually said...

The primary reason that I ran for President was I want to make sure that America makes the tough decisions that allow us to compete effectiv...

We can accomplish those things while still bringing down the deficit, but we've got to do it in a way that is fair and balanced.

We've got a long, long way to go and that the challenges that America is facing right now weren't a year in the making or 2 years in the mak...

It's time to start rebuilding here at home, time for nation-building right here.