Barack Obama actually said...

"What makes the United States special, and what makes you special, is precisely the fact that we are willing to uphold our values and our ideals even when it's hard."

"We have had to take some extraordinary steps in order to shore up our financial system and to deal with an unprecedented economic crisis."

"I will be as vigorous in protecting you as you are vigorous in protecting the American people."

"The fact that we are willing to acknowledge them and then move forward, that is precisely why I am proud to be President of the United States."