Barack Obama actually said...

"We believe in cutting taxes for middle class families and small-business owners."

"Republicans are holding middle class tax cuts hostage."

"He's not just a brilliant economist, he's someone who has a deep appreciation of how the economy affects everyday people, and he talks about it in a way that's easily understood."

"This is a bill that does two main things: It gives small-business owners tax cuts, and it helps them get loans."