Barack Obama actually said...

"Nothing's more important than reversing the damage of the great recession and getting folks back to work."

"Today, it's growing again."

"I further direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad."

"It will put in place the strongest consumer financial protections in history, curbing abuses by banks, mortgage and credit card companies and giving their customers the information they need to make r..."