Barack Obama actually said...

The one thing we can't do--cannot do--is decide that we are not going to pay the bills the previous Congresses have already racked up.

Our military will no longer be deprived of the talents and skills of patriotic Americans just because they happen to be gay or lesbian.

We discussed our security cooperation and continue to thank New Zealand for its participation in our efforts in Afghanistan.

I have a special responsibility to look out for the interests of every American