Barack Obama actually said...

"All agencies offering any of the benefits specified by OPM in implementing guidance under section 3 of this memorandum should take all appropriate action to provide the same level of benefits that is ..."

"I renew my call for swift passage of an important piece of legislation pending in both Houses of Congress, the 'Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act.'"

"You and President Lee have shown extraordinary patience and self-restraint."

"I signed a memorandum that requires executive agencies to take immediate action to extend to the same-sex domestic partners of Federal employees a number of meaningful benefits."