Barack Obama actually said...

"What President Obama was saying today, not so much about hope for the future, is that history has showed that if governments don't act early and aggressively, these recessions can be worse, they can b..."

"Sasha and Malia, I love you both more than you can imagine. And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House."

"And I am very proud of the efforts of the U.S. military and many other departments and agencies that worked tirelessly to resolve this situation. I share our nation's admiration for Captain Phillips' ..."

"We have to continue to be prepared to confront them when they arise. And we have to ensure that those who commit acts of piracy are held accountable for their crimes."