Barack Obama actually said...

"But so far at least the idea that the Republicans have proposed asks nothing of the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations, so the burden is all on first responders or seniors or middle class fa..."

"he is prepared to submit his own legislation if Congress fails to act."

"Our top priority must be to do everything we can to grow the economy and create good, middle class jobs."

"Nothing shrinks the deficit faster than a growing economy that creates good, middle class jobs."