08/15/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"why some believe that Barack Obama is under performing his party."
"And our politics has gotten so nasty. That's the word I was looking for -- but not just nasty, also cynical and manipulative."
"our dangerous dependence on foreign oil has been 30 years in the making and was caused by the failure of politicians in Washington to think long-term about the future of the country."
"When Senator McCain talks about the failure of politicians in Washington to do anything about the energy crisis, it's important to remember that he's been part of that failure."