Barack Obama actually said...

"It's important that we look at our Tax Code and find a way to work together to not only simplify and make the tax system fairer, but also that we use it as a tool to help us achieve our deficit target..."

"America's greatness, its ability to respond to changing technologies, a changing economy, would be called into question."

"That's the change we still believe in."

"We look forward to working with you for many years to come."