Barack Obama actually said...

"BP must do all it can to respond effectively to the situation."

"I'm absolutely willing to take the difficult steps necessary to lower the cost of Medicare and put our budget on a more fiscally sustainable path."

"I urge them to stand with America's seniors and America's doctors."

"I know that each of you is committed to continuing our efforts to help America's families and businesses turn the corner on the deepest and most painful recession America has experienced since the Gre..."