Barack Obama actually said...

"We need to rebuild on a firmer, stronger foundation for economic growth."

"I think if you look at the vast majority of Americans, even those who are dissatisfied with the pace of progress, they'll say that the policies that got us into this mess, we can't go back to."

"We've aimed to grow our economy by harnessing the innovative spirit of the American people."

"I'm told that a couple of days ago when he met behind closed door at the White House with some Democratic senators, he said he felt -- in private he was saying -- he felt that he was gaining some mome..."