Barack Obama actually said...

"most Americans would not understand or accept that Federal employees should receive an average pay increase of 18.9 percent while many of their fellow citizens are facing employment cutbacks or unempl..."

"I am grateful for his service and pleased to nominate him to continue protecting his fellow Americans as a United States Marshal."

"As we work to strengthen our relationships in the global community and put our nation back on a path to prosperity, I am confident that these individuals will serve our nation well."

"advance appropriations process promotes accountability, is fiscally responsible, and does not add a dime to the deficit."