Barack Obama actually said...

"Whatever the issue—whether it was protecting the environment, supporting Americans with disabilities, or whether to authorize the war in Iraq—Jim voted his principles, even if it sometimes meant takin..."

"Going forward, we will watch closely to see that Syria fulfills its commitment to destroy its remaining declared chemical weapons production facilities."

"As Americans, we've got to use this moment to seek out our shared humanity."

"That helps preserve our civil liberties."