Barack Obama actually said...

We cannot and will not sustain deficits like these without end. Contrary to the prevailing wisdom in Washington these past few years, we can...

Somehow it's being characterized in broad brushes. Wasteful spending? That starts sounding more like politics.

Jim, the Head of Caterpillar said that if Congress passes our plan, this company will be able to rehire some of the folks who were just laid...

We have begun the essential work of keeping the American dream alive in our time. And that's why we're here today.