Barack Obama actually said...

Michelle and I want to congratulate Governor Perdue on her historic tenure, and we wish Bev and her family well in the future.

The fact of the matter is, Arizona and Michigan... it's crazy.

I directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad.

I think that what the American people are going to be interested in is not these kinds of rhetorical flourishes.