Barack Obama actually said...

"I have said in the past that we need to transition to a more clean energy future. But we're not going to do that overnight. We've got to have domestic oil production, and I am supportive of offshore d..."

"The lack of action to fix the broken system at the federal level is unacceptable."

"Until that happens, it would be irresponsible of me to lift that moratorium."

"You know, I am furious at this entire situation. Because this is an example of where somebody didn't think through the consequences of their actions. And it is imperiling not just a handful of people...."