Barack Obama actually said...

"We strongly support the committee's proposal to stabilize the employment-based system with 'Shared Responsibility' and a requirement that employers either offer coverage to their workers or pay into a..."

"If the private insurance companies have to compete with a public option, it will keep them honest and it will help keep their prices down."

"If you like your health care plan, you will be able to keep your health care plan. Period."

"It's time--indeed, its past time--for the comprehensive health care reform that most in Congress and our President have called for."