Barack Obama actually said...

"I instructed my team to keep me updated on the progress made by the utilities to restore power."

"So I want to repeat--my message to the Federal Government: no bureaucracy, no red tape. Get resources where they're needed as fast as possible, as hard as possible, and for the duration, because the r..."

"Ultimately, as commander-in-chief, I'm responsible, and I don't shy away from that responsibility."

"Please listen to what your State and local officials are saying."