Barack Obama actually said...

"Mr. Obama also took the opportunity to reiterate his message to the new Israeli prime minister, urging Benjamin Netanyahu to freeze the Jewish settlements."

"President Obama adding to the pressure over Mideast peace talks today -- the president hosting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House, where he said the Palestinians must strengthen se..."

"I think that we don't have a moment to lose, but I also don't make decisions based on just a conversation that we had last week."

"I am grateful for their decision to serve."