Barack Obama actually said...

"the United States needs to play a leadership role in lifting our global regulatory standards to ensure there is a global race to the top."

"President Obama declaring American Samoa a major disaster area."

"The State Department says the diplomat discussed the possibility of restoring direct mail service between Cuba and the U.S."

"He believes making a public option available on the insurance exchange is a good way to achieve those goals. He has said he's open to other constructive ideas of increasing choice and competition."