Barack Obama actually said...

"I hope that the Senate will act swiftly to confirm Tom so we can work together to address all these concerns."

"I hope they choose a better path for the sake of the Iranian people and for the sake of the world."

"It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, what your last name is, you can make it if you try."

"The people of Iran have paid a high and unnecessary price because of your leaders' unwillingness to address this issue."