Barack Obama actually said...

We need to make the tough choices to put our country back on a sustainable fiscal path and lay the foundation for long-term job creation and economic growth.

Context

Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jacob J. "Jack" Lew as Director of the Office of Management and Budget

11/17/2010

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