Barack Obama actually said...

"The Act makes important strides toward addressing the severe and growing shortages of healthcare providers."

"This administration strongly believes that the only sure way to increase health security and stability, bring down healthcare costs, and give Americans better insurance choices is to pass comprehensiv..."

"Federal funding is particularly critical at this time since State and local budgets are being severely cut during this economic downturn."

"The challenge now is to prevent a second disaster. And that's why, at this very moment, thousands of Americans, both civilian and military, remain on the scene at the invitation of the Haitian governm..."