Barack Obama actually said...

"I don't have a problem with BP fulfilling its legal obligations, but I want BP to be very clear that they have got moral and legal obligations here in the Gulf for the damage that has been done."

"These are folks who are used to hardship and know how to deal with it. But what they're concerned about right now is, is this going to have a lasting impact that they can't recover from? And that's wh..."

"What these numbers do mean, though, is that we're moving in the right direction."

"And so besides overcoming language and cultural barriers, this is also a team that understands their responsibilities aren't limited to the soccer field or even our own borders."