Barack Obama actually said...

"The key here right now is for us to make decisions based on science, based on what's best for the people of the Gulf, not based on PR, not based on politics."

"The United States stands with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured, and with the Iranian people, in the face of this injustice."

"If somebody's out of work right now, the only answer that I'm going to have for them is when they get a job."

"I call upon the people of the United States to reaffirm our deep commitment to all those working for human rights and dignity around the globe."