Barack Obama actually said...

"My main message here today is that America's greatness will not result simply from who you elect to office, it's going to depend on you, as citizens, and how badly you want it."

"It is obviously a high priority of the President to take action to both enhance our energy independence and reduce the impact of carbon emissions on the environment."

"We continue to urge the North Korean leadership to heed President Obama's call to choose the path of peace and come into compliance with its international obligations."

"The actions underway in Connecticut do represent important progress on these issues."