Barack Obama actually said...

The President recognizes that we can bring our cities back to life by substantially increasing transit funding and giving transit systems the flexibility to use their scarce funds as they see fit.

Context

Obama emphasized the importance of increased transit funding for revitalizing cities.

05/18/2011

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