Barack Obama actually said...

Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that the buck stops here. Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. America deserves better. Therefore, I intend to oppose this effort to increase America's debt limit.

Context

Obama criticized increasing the debt limit, emphasizing leadership and responsibility for future generations.

03/15/2006

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