Barack Obama actually said...

"For the auto industry to completely collapse would be a disaster in this kind of environment, not just for individual families but the repercussions across the economy would be dire. So it's my belief..."

"if this President doesn't do it, I will in January."

"President-elect Obama expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election."

"Yesterday, President-elect Barack Obama called both Governor Schwarzenegger and Mayor Villaraigosa to express his concern over the wildfires and to receive an update on the situation."