Barack Obama actually said...

"I believe this is the defining challenge of our time."

"Raising the minimum wage is good for government, good for business and workers and key to a stronger economy."

"People who are working hard and doing the right things — get ahead."

"I want to be absolutely clear: we cannot, we must not, and we will not balance the budget on the backs of our veterans, and as Commander in Chief, I won't allow it."