Barack Obama actually said...

"It's important that we look at our Tax Code and find a way to work together to not only simplify and make the tax system fairer, but also that we use it as a tool to help us achieve our deficit target..."

"We still have to have an energy policy that makes sure we're not subject to the whims of what happens on the other side of the world."

"The economy is growing again."

"We are convinced that better times lie ahead for the people of Libya, and a pathway can be forged to achieve just that."