Barack Obama actually said...

"We think people will make progress to ensure that this gets done."

"We don't need politicians who are more interested in scoring points than solving problems."

"I commend Chairmen Baucus and Rangel and Senator Kerry and Congressman Neal for moving forward on the important task of giving the Government the tools it needs to crack down on Americans hiding their..."

"Democrats and Republicans alike will be held accountable by their constituents who want to see health care reform enacted this year."