Barack Obama actually said...

Michelle and I offer our warm wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the Chair of Saint Peter and begins his papacy.

I look forward to working with His Holiness to advance peace, security, and dignity for our fellow human beings, regardless of their faith.

my administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government.

We don't have an immediate crisis in terms of debt. In fact, for the next 10 years it is going to be in a sustainable place.