Barack Obama actually said...

"It would shine an unprecedented light on corporate spending in political campaigns so that the American people can clearly see who is trying to influence campaigns for public office."

"I urge those in hurricane-threatened areas to visit www.Hurricanes.gov/Prepare to learn more about what they can do to protect themselves and their property from hurricanes."

"I call upon all Americans, especially those in hurricane-prone areas, to learn more about protecting themselves against hurricanes and to work together to respond to them."

"I've said many times that the recession we're emerging from was primarily caused by a lack of responsibility and accountability from Wall Street to Washington."