Barack Obama actually said...

"In case you were wondering who's responsible, I take responsibility. It is my job to make sure that everything is done to shut this down."

"I want to commend her for her commitment to democracy."

"The passing of Lt. Finn is a reminder of the sacrifices that generations have made to preserve the freedoms we hold dear."

"The Federal Government is also directing the effort to contain and clean up the damage from the spill, which is now the largest effort of its kind in U.S. history."