Monday, February 18, 2008 | FOXNews.comIn a speech on Oct. 15, 2006, then-candidate Patrick responded to accusations that he was uttering hollow words by saying:
"'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words? Just words? 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words? 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.' Just words? ‘I have a dream.' Just words?"
Click here to watch Patrick's Oct. 15, 2006, "Just Words?" speech.
On Saturday, speaking to the Wisconsin Democratic Party Dinner in Milwaukee, Obama echoed Patrick's remarks almost verbatim:
"Don't tell me words don't matter," Obama said. "'I have a dream.' Just words? 'We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.' Just words? 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.' Just words? Just speeches?" Full Article
Posted: 03/05/09 05:33 PM [ET] | By Kevin Bogardus
Several former lobbyists are scattered throughout the Obama administration, despite the president’s efforts to slow the revolving door.
A review by The Hill of staff announcements for the White House and other departments in the administration found about two dozen people who have registered to lobby in the past, some as late as last year, according to lobbying disclosure records. Full Article
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