Barack Obama actually said...

"The 2002 Act was amended to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the upgrade - in addition to the Jewish and Hispanic American Soldiers."

"We don't want somebody who is washing dishes for our troops or helping in some ways to care for them to be living in poverty when they're working full time."

"Part of what this country should be about is if you're working hard and taking responsibility, that you can get ahead and that you can look after your family."

"Action from Congress is needed to make a difference nationwide, and boost the wages of millions of workers."