Barack Obama actually said...

"These legislative enhancements will help the Department of Justice to combat mortgage fraud, securities and commodities fraud, and related offenses."

"That is why this announcement is so important, for it represents not only a change in policy in Washington, but the harbinger of a change in the way business is done in Washington."

"Ending our dependence on oil represents perhaps the most difficult challenge we have ever faced."

"It is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to this threat."