Barack Obama actually said...

"I know the folks I've just met with — Lee Ann, Gary, and Carolyn — all have outstanding claims."

"My job is to make sure that we live up to this responsibility: that we keep up our efforts until the environment is cleaned up, polluters are held accountable, businesses and communities are made whol..."

"I made a commitment in my visits here that I was going to stand with you not just until the well was closed, and not just until the oil was cleaned up — but until you have fully recovered from the dam..."

"Thank you again for your extraordinary service."