Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 9, 2024
Even local Republicans said it was not true, and now the people of Florida are dealing with another devastating storm and I want you to watch what happens over the next few days, just like the last time, you're, going to have leaders who try to help. And then there -- you have a guy who will just lie about it to score political points and this has consequences, because people are afraid and they've lost everything.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama discusses the consequences of political dishonesty during crises, specifically referencing Trump.

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