Barack Obama actually said...

"I am confident they will serve the people of Pennsylvania and Tennessee with distinction."

"It would shine an unprecedented light on corporate spending in political campaigns so that the American people can clearly see who is trying to influence campaigns for public office."

"We are improving accountability and coordination between all levels of government, modernizing our emergency communications, and empowering more families to prepare themselves."

"I call upon all Americans, especially those in hurricane-prone areas, to learn more about protecting themselves against hurricanes and to work together to respond to them."