Barack Obama actually said...

"It is spectacular. And well deserved. He's a star. He's got star quality."

"There is no doubt that times are still tough. By no means are we out of the woods just yet. But from where we stand, for the very first time, we're beginning to see glimmers of hope."

"What President Obama was saying today, not so much about hope for the future, is that history has showed that if governments don't act early and aggressively, these recessions can be worse, they can b..."

"No, I'm right back on the job. I'm working on this economy. It is my number one priority."