Barack Obama actually said...

"At a time when we should be singularly focused on how to make ourselves more competitive, politics continues to get in the way."

"It's our job to constantly restore it and revitalize it and to have confidence in the American people."

"You did not elect me President to duck the tough issues."

"my expectation and I think the American people's expectation is, is that this gets resolved before the end of this week."