Barack Obama actually said...

"It may not be the easiest thing to do politically, but I also know that it is the right thing to do for our country."

"The importance of longer-term extensions for various authorities and programs has been highlighted by the severe problems caused by interruptions in authorities for these programs."

"Our relationship with China is guided by the recognition that we live in an interconnected world."

"James Michael Cole, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney General, vice David W. Ogden, resigned."