Barack Obama actually said...

"We are not simply going to write a bunch of checks and let them be spent, without some very clear criteria as to how this money is going to benefit the overall economy and put people back to work."

"I think we can get a lot of work done fast."

"We will launch a massive effort to make public buildings more energy efficient. We'll repair broken schools, make them energy efficient and put new computers in our classrooms. We'll invest your preci..."

"Fortunately, as tough as times are right now and things are going to get worse before they get better, there is a convergence between circumstances and agenda. The key for us is making sure that we ju..."