Barack Obama actually said...

This Committee will work without the looming specter of default, ensuring time to carefully consider essential reforms.

Once again, President Asad has shown that he is completely incapable and unwilling to respond to the legitimate grievances of the Syrian peo...

I am appalled by the Syrian Government's use of violence and brutality against its own people.

This deal removes the specter of default, providing important certainty to our economy at a fragile moment.