Barack Obama actually said...

"Those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held accountable to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our best in the light of day."

"I didn't run for President to pass on our problems to the next generation or the next President. I ran for President to solve these problems so that you've got a better shot at life."

"Now, there are those who say these plans are too ambitious. We should be trying to do less and not more."

"But what's just as important is that we make sure we don't find ourselves in this situation again where taxpayers are on the hook for losses in bad times and all the wealth generated in good times goe..."