Barack Obama actually said...

This Administration has repeatedly asked the Congress to authorize new tools to eliminate unnecessary spending and discourage waste in the first place.

Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3521 - The Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act

02/05/2012

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