Barack Obama actually said...

"Look, I've had conversations with Bob Gates as well as Admiral Mullen about the fact that I want to see this law changed."

"I want to see this changed."

"Absolutely. And I think it's the most profound decision that I have made since I've been president."

"I want to make sure that we've got the best possible strategy to succeed in a very limited aim and that is to ensure that al Qaeda and its allies cannot launch attacks against the U.S. homeland and U...."