Barack Obama actually said...

"As President, I'll move us in a new direction with policies to restore broad-based, bottom up growth that benefits all Americans."

"Our economy has lost another 62,000 jobs is a stark reminder that far too many Americans will spend this holiday out of work and struggling to provide for their families because of the failed policies..."

"Make no mistake, as someone who used to teach constitutional law, I believe deeply in the separation of church and state, but I don't believe this partnership will endanger that idea."

"I still believe it's a good idea to have a partnership between the White House and grassroots groups, both faith-based and secular."