Thursday, February 5, 2009

Obama-Speak: Phrase of the Day

Our young president's way with words is appealing. I think I'll post things he says from time to time that amuse me, for whatever reason.

As quoted by AP special correspondent (isn't that special!) David Espo, the young president, speaking in response to Republican criticism of the latest iteration of an "economic stimulus" bill, said:

"Let's not make the perfect the enemy of the essential."

In other words, don't try to do your best -- let's move fast and I'll decide what's essential.

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