Barack Obama actually said...

"In all these reforms, our goal is simple: the highest quality health care at the lowest possible cost. Let me repeat what I said before, we want to fix what's broken, build on what works."

"What I will not welcome, what I will not accept, is endless delay or denial that reform needs to happen."

"We have got to have a good debate."

"like many Americans, he's shocked by this shooting, calling it a reminder for vigilance against prejudice."