Barack Obama actually said...

"The same folks, who pushed for the shutdown and threatened default, claim their actions were needed to get America back on the right track. To make sure we're strong. But probably nothing has done mor..."

"Tonight the Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together around an agreement that will reopen our government and remove the threat of default from our economy."

"We still need to pass a law to fix our broken immigration system. We still need to pass a farm bill."

"That's what I believe the American people are looking for, not a focus on politics, not a focus on elections, but a focus on the concrete steps that can improve their lives."