Barack Obama actually said...

"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..."

"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."

"We cannot consign our children to this future. The tragedy unfolding on our coast is the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now."

"We're going to be doing everything we can, make sure that there are skimmers out, there are booms out, and a response to keep the oil offshore."