Barack Obama actually said...

"the importance of moving forward with financial reform in a quick but careful manner"

"Chester John Culver, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, vice Julia Bartling."

"Richard Cordray, of Ohio, to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for a term of five years."

"We don't need more studies. We don't need a balanced budget amendment. We simply need to make these tough choices and be willing to take on our bases."