PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) - President Barack Obama says he's no
"big-spending Obama," telling Republicans and other critics that
he won't sign a health care bill that adds to the deficit.
Obama said Tuesday that overhaul legislation will be paid for -
unlike the prescription drug law a few years ago that was backed by
a Republican administration and a Republican Congress.
He scoffed at GOP critics who complain about his push to revamp
health care, which is expected to cost more than $1 trillion over
10 years.
Obama did not say how he would pay for the overhaul, but said he
is working with Congress. He reiterated that he doesn't want it to
be a burden on Americans making $250,000 or less.
On monday Obama joined the Mexican president and Canadian prime minister in Mexico for the North American Leaders' Summit.
The three leaders promised to work closely together to tackle the economic crisis, Swine Flu, Mexico's drug cartel problem and climate change, among other key issues.
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