Barack Obama actually said...

"This Committee will work without the looming specter of default, ensuring time to carefully consider essential reforms."

"Once again, President Asad has shown that he is completely incapable and unwilling to respond to the legitimate grievances of the Syrian people."

"We need to reach a compromise by Tuesday so that our country will have the ability to pay its bills on time."

"It is imperative that the United States not default on the Nation's obligations."