Barack Obama actually said...

"The problem with congressional measures is that you cannot turn them on and off as you like."

"Let's be clear, the action taken today isn't required legally. It's a political decision and a moral question. Whatever concerns or complaints Americans may have about immigration in general, we shoul..."

"It is precisely because this action is contrary to our spirit, and to common sense, that business leaders, faith leaders, economists, and Americans of all political stripes called on the administratio..."

"I'm confident that if I -- if I'd run again, I think I could have mobilized a majority of the American people."