I think we all know that world owes an enormous debt to Greece and the Greek people. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I found this national debt, doubled, wrapped in a big bow waiting for me as I stepped into the Oval Office. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Families across America are feeling the pinch as they watch debts mount, bills pile up and savings disappear. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When the economy's shrinking, providing jobs, spending on things like infrastructure can actually increase revenue and drive down debt. And then, there's… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As soon as the recovery is well under way, we need to set up a long-term plan to reduce the structural deficit… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. America has a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Of course, there's been a real debate about where to invest and where to cut, and I'm committed to working with members… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
But the basic principle that we’re going to have to see some of this debt written down, that the government is going… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We want our children to live in an America that isn't burdened by debt, that isn't weakened by inequality, that isn't threatened… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure... It is a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When George Bush came into office, we had surpluses. And now we have half-a-trillion-dollar deficit annually. When George Bush came into office,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What we also have to recognize is that the deficit levels that I'm inheriting, over a trillion dollars, coming out of last… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I love listening to these guys give us lectures about debt and deficits. I inherited a trillion-dollar deficit. ... This notion that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
My hope is that we can get a Republican-Democratic agreement on how we strengthen Social Security as well as looking at some… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Increasing America’s debt weakens us domestically and internationally . Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The problem is that the way [President] Bush has done it over the last eight years is to take out a credit… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Rather than fight the same tired battles that have dominated Washington for decades, it's time to try something new. Let's invest in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In America, we've set up a system whereby when you take on college debt, you will never have to pay more than… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To those of you mourn the loss of a loved one today, my heart goes out to you. We remember that the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
And I want to work with this Congress, to make sure Americans already burdened with student loans can reduce their monthly payments,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When the economy is still struggling, putting people back to work, finding ways to spur economic activity, ultimately can help to reduce… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It is important to combine structural reforms and good fiscal stewardship with a growth strategy, because when your economy's growing and more… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So here's what I want you to know, and here's what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As opposed to getting into arguments about, well, these folks have been treated fairly so now we're going to be doing things that, very… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What we've said to the girls is: 'If you guys ever decide that you're going to get a tattoo, then mommy and me will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
All of us take offense to anyone who reaps the rewards of living in America without taking on the responsibilities of living in America.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The world is complicated and full of grays, but there's still truth there to be found. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I can say across Europe that many principles that have been taken for granted here around free speech, and around civil liberties and an… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I want to thank the Greek people publicly for their humanitarian response to the crisis of so many migrants and refugees seeking safety in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
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