Barack Obama, January 21, 2009
“A democracy requires accountability, and accountability requires transparency.”
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Freedom_of_Information_Act/
“My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. We will work together to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government.”
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Transparency_and_Open_Government/