Barack Obama actually said...

"We need to protect the health and safety of our people from naturally occurring or intentional threats."

"Since taking office, we have presented the Iranian Government with a clear choice: Come in line with your international obligations and rejoin the community of nations or face growing consequences."

"The 114 million middle class families that stand to see their income taxes increase on January 1 by an average of $1,600 should not be held hostage to the tax cuts for the highest-income 2 percent pro..."

"I emphasized the need for close cooperation between the U.S. and our European allies."