Barack Obama actually said...

We can't afford that habit, not only because it wastes taxpayer dollars, but because it erodes people's belief that their Government can actually work for them.

Context

Remarks on the Nomination of Jacob J. 'Jack' Lew To Be Director of the Office of Management and Budget

07/12/2010

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