Barack Obama actually said...

Vital unemployment insurance will continue for millions of Americans who are looking for work.

Statement on Congressional Action on Payroll Tax Cut and Unemployment Insurance Legislation

12/21/2011

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That is something that the President believes people need to be extremely mindful of.

I certainly do anticipate that he'll continue to be in touch with his team over the course of the day as necessary.

An emergency exists in the State of New York.

I can't underscore that strongly enough.