Barack Obama actually said...

"We very much appreciate his strong work in trying to move the relationship forward."

"I think we have an excellent opportunity to reset the relationship between the United States and Russia on a whole host of issues."

"We no longer can afford to tolerate investments in programs that are outdated, duplicative, ineffective, or wasteful."

"I believe that after an era of profound irresponsibility, Americans are ready to embrace the shared responsibilities we have to each other and to generations to come."