Barack Obama actually said...

"Lebanon is a critical country in a critical region, and we want to do everything that we can to encourage a strong, independent, and democratic Lebanon."

"Ultimately, in this country, we rise and fall together, banks and small businesses, consumers and large corporations."

"I made it clear that it is both in the country's interest and, ultimately, in the financial industry's interest to have updated rules of the road to prevent abuse and excess."

"The United States wants to be a partner in this process."