Barack Obama actually said...

Muammar Qadhafi was provided a very clear message that a cease-fire must be implemented immediately.

Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Commencement of Military Operations Against Libya

03/20/2011

More Barack Obama Quotes

We no longer can afford to tolerate investments in programs that are outdated, duplicative, ineffective, or wasteful.

We can no longer afford to spend as if deficits don't matter and waste is not our problem.

These savings, large and small, add up.

But the point to remember is that there are consequences for this kind of spending.