Barack Obama actually said...

"That's how we'll get through this period of economic uncertainty, and that's the only way that we'll be able to do what's necessary to grow the economy."

"That's our urgent mission."

"My hope and expectation is that we can put country before party and get something done for the American people."

"We will support our State and local partners in every way that we can as they work to restore power in those areas."