Barack Obama actually said...

"Time and again, the path forward has been blocked, not only by oil industry lobbyists, but also by a lack of political courage and candor."

"Over the last decade, this agency has become emblematic of a failed philosophy that views all regulation with hostility -- a philosophy that says corporations should be allowed to play by their own ru..."

"I want every businessperson here in Florida to know that I will be their fierce advocate in making sure that they are getting the compensation they need to get through what is going to be a difficult ..."

"We will fight this spill with everything we've got for as long it takes."