Barack Obama actually said...

"It is by working together that we can best promote the resilience of the Nation and act to protect the American people."

"By cutting off these financial institutions from the United States, today's action makes it clear that we will expose any financial institution, no matter where they are located, that allows the incre..."

"H.R. 8 would hurt the economy both by increasing the long-term deficit and also by taking money out of the pockets of the families most likely to spend it in the near term."

"I reiterated my support for decisive action to resolve the crisis."