Barack Obama actually said...

"Our economy has lost another 62,000 jobs is a stark reminder that far too many Americans will spend this holiday out of work and struggling to provide for their families because of the failed policies..."

"Make no mistake, as someone who used to teach constitutional law, I believe deeply in the separation of church and state, but I don't believe this partnership will endanger that idea."

"I still believe it's a good idea to have a partnership between the White House and grassroots groups, both faith-based and secular."

"That's the kind of real progress that can be made when we empower faith-based organizations."