Barack Obama actually said...

We're not gonna be able to do it if we just make stuff up and pretend that facts are not facts. We're not gonna be able to solve our problems if we get distracted by sideshows and carnival barkers.

Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of focusing on real issues rather than distractions.

04/26/2011

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