Barack Obama actually said...

"President Obama asked for states last week to please let up on some of the regulations not allowing people to get unemployment benefits, allowing them."

"This ambassadorship is as important as any in the world."

"Improved relations with China will require candor and open discussion about those issues where we don't always agree."

"I'm confident that we will launch a new era of partnership between our two nations that will advance our shared dreams of opportunity and security in America, in Asia, and around the world."