Barack Obama actually said...

"I think that the American people understand something has to be done. They want to make sure that we're serious about it and that we're not using this to promote politics as usual."

"The Recovery and Reinvestment Act that we've put forward will provide billions of dollars to build schools and help with school construction."

"I came here to change things."

"I think I made a mistake. And I told Tom that. I take responsibility for the appointees."