Barack Obama actually said...

"To the young people who led us this summer, telling us we need to be better. In so many ways you are this country's dreams fulfilled. You can give our democracy new meaning. You can take it to a bette..."

"This administration has shown it will tear our democracy down, if that's what it takes for them to win."

"There are those in power who are doing their darndest to discourage people from voting, even undermining the Postal Service in the run-up to an election."

"I am also asking you, to believe in your own ability, to embrace your own responsibility as citizens, I want to throw that to make sure that the basic tenets of our democracy endure."