Barack Obama actually said...

"I'm pleased that leaders in Congress are working together to break the impasse involving the FAA so that tens of thousands of construction workers and others can go back to work."

"We can't afford to let politics in Washington hamper our recovery, so this is an important step forward."

"We can ensure... that our national security apparatus recognizes and is responsive to early indicators of potential atrocities."

"Our options are limited to either sending in the military or standing by and doing nothing."