08/16/2011
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"At midnight last night for the first time in 17 years, the Republicans in Congress chose to shut down the federal government."
"That is on me. We fumbled the rollout on this health care plan."
"His was a big and quintessentially American life, one of patriotism and character, learning and teaching, and a deep and abiding sense of service to his country."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with John's wife Joanne, his son David, his daughters Barbara Anne, Susan, and Mary, and his grandchildren, along with our gratitude for his extraordinary life."