Barack Obama actually said...

"I reiterated my support for decisive action to resolve the crisis."

"H.R. 8 would hurt the economy both by increasing the long-term deficit and also by taking money out of the pockets of the families most likely to spend it in the near term."

"Early threat detection and sustained situational awareness are critical to saving lives and improving outcomes when there is a national health emergency."

"Not only would H.R. 8 add to the deficit by continuing tax cuts for those with the highest incomes, it would raise taxes for 25 million working families by an average of $1,000."