We need more responsibility, but we need it not just when there's a crisis. I mean, we've had years in which the reigning economic ideology has been what's good for Wall Street, but not what's good for Main Street.
Barack ObamaDo I need to apologize for Mr.[Tom] Coburn's statements? Because I certainly don't agree with those, either.
Barack ObamaHistorically, when a previous US administration enters into an agreement, it carries forward into the future administration.
Barack ObamaThe only people who don't want to disclose the truth are the people with something to hide.
Barack ObamaI think there are a lot of people who are involved in the Tea Party who have very real and sincere concerns about spending that's out of control or generally philosophically believe that the government should be less involved in certain aspects of American life rather than more involved. And they have every right and obligation as citizens to be involved and engaged in this process.
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