Obama Errors

Sure he gives a good speech, but not everything he says is true. I was shocked when he said that Americans invented the automobile (most credit can go to the Germans for that. Henry Ford is credited with inventing the production line, which made cars cheaper and more affordable).

As always, FactCheck.org is invaluable. Read their fact assessment of Obama's speech to Congress here.

If you are not familiar with FactCheck.org, let me quote from their mission statement:

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