Barack Obama actually said...

"The message that we are sending around the world is that the United States intends to prosecute the ongoing struggle against violence and terrorism, and we are going to do so vigilantly. We are going ..."

"We can no longer afford drift and we can no longer afford delay nor can we cede ground to those who seek destruction."

"The CBO does not fully reflect the extraordinary steps being taken to invest quickly and effectively."

"We appreciate the leadership and assistance you and Senator Dick Durbin have provided during our evaluation of this proposal."