Barack Obama actually said...

"We're going to leverage cutting-edge technology to reduce the unnecessary paperwork, backlogs, and the lack of transparency that's caused so many people so much heartache."

"I'm encouraged by is that after all the overheated rhetoric and the occasional demagoguery on all sides around this issue, we've got a responsible set of leaders sitting around the table who want to a..."

"Nothing's more powerful than when you enlist the skill and talent and passion of the American people on behalf of helping others."

"It is my sincere hope that all political prisoners who remain jailed will be unconditionally released and allowed to fully participate in a democratic future in Cuba."