Barack Obama actually said...

"There is no reason why we should not be able to complete a deal."

"When we are this close simply because of politics, and we are prepared to put whatever resources are required in terms of time and energy to get this done, but that's what the American people expect. ..."

"The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end."

"the Congress passed gave us much more power."