Barack Obama actually said...

I urge Congress to act swiftly to correct this longstanding injustice and to remember that no special appropriations are required.

Financial reform is critical: to put in place rules that will allow the Nation's markets to promote innovation while discouraging abuse.

To create a framework in which markets can function freely and fairly, without the fragility in which normal business cycles bring the risk ...

We take an important step towards a sincere reconciliation between the trust beneficiaries and the Federal Government.