Barack Obama actually said...

"The Obama administration must raise the profile of Russian, Eurasian, and Caspian energy on the U.S. foreign policy agenda."

"These are extraordinary times and it calls for swift and extraordinary action."

"Promoting democracy, good governance, and the rule of law... is a core American foreign policy objective with regards to Russia."

"In the last few days, the alleged scandal at Madoff investor securities has reminded us yet again of how badly reform is needed when it comes to the rules and regulations that govern our markets."