Barack Obama actually said...

the rule of law does is nothing less than to secure for each of us what our Constitution calls 'the blessings of liberty'

He had the courage to stand firm in his principles, but also the courage to change over time.

I will listen hard, to every party before the Court and to each of my colleagues.

I will do my best to consider every case impartially, modestly, with commitment to principle, and in accordance with law.