Barack Obama actually said...

"While there is no single solution to addressing the effect of rising gas prices on American families in the short term, the Administration has put forth a long-term plan to cut the Nation's oil import..."

"I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to this threat and maintain in force the measures taken to deal with that national emergency."

"The Nation cannot afford to maintain these wasteful subsidies."

"The United States and Jordan have had a longstanding friendship, an extraordinary relationship of cooperation on a wide range of fronts."