Barack Obama actually said...

"I will veto any such legislation so that it can be returned to me without those provisions."

"We want to stop the leak, we want to contain and clean up the oil, and we want to help the people of this region return to their lives and their livelihoods as soon as possible."

"On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price to defend the United States and the principles upon which America was founded."

"I call upon public officials, educators, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and foster appreciation of African-Amer..."