Barack Obama actually said...

"I actually think that the issue that required the most political courage was the decision not to bomb Syria after the chemical weapons use had been publicized."

"Courage most of the time is not that dramatic."

"The measure of courage is not that you don't worry or aren't afraid."

"I am surprised compared to where I started when we first announced for this race by the number of critical issues that appear to be coming to a head all at the same time."