Barack Obama actually said...

"I strongly support Senator Hutchison's efforts to ensure that a review of space station requirements is conducted and an informed decision made."

"Now it deserves the same kind of up or down vote that was cast on welfare reform, that was cast on the children's health insurance program, that was used for COBRA health coverage for the unemployed a..."

"Now it deserves the same kind of up-or-down vote that was cast on welfare reform, that was cast on the Children's Health Insurance Program, that was -- that was used for COBRA health coverage for the ..."

"They are waiting for us to lead. And as long as I hold this office, I intend to provide that leadership. And so I ask Congress to finish its work and I look forward to signing this reform into law."