Barack Obama actually said...

"And like all great art, a great country song also has a commitment to truth, to telling the truth like it is, without pulling any punches."

"I do appreciate listening to country music because like all Americans, I appreciate the broad and indelible impact that country has had on our Nation."

"The need for reform is urgent and it is indisputable."

"We can't afford the politics of delay and defeat when it comes to health care."