Barack Obama actually said...

"Dealing with AIG and some of these other institutions is like dealing with somebody who's got a suicide bomb strapped to their chest."

"If they have confidence that I'm making steps to deal with issues like health care and energy and education, that matter deeply to their daily lives, then I think they're going to give us some time."

"Well, look, we are going through a difficult time. I welcome the challenge. I ran for president because I thought we needed big changes."

"So in this season of new beginnings, I would like to speak clearly to Iran's leaders. We have serious differences that have grown over time. My administration is now committed to diplomacy that addres..."