Barack Obama actually said...

"The United States thus has an interest, as well as a responsibility, in leading on this issue."

"U.S. climate policy would be more of an opportunity for, rather than a hindrance to, the U.S economy."

"Unless we stand and deliver by enacting strong, mandatory, nationwide climate and energy legislation, the effort to negotiate a new international agreement will come up short."

"Unless we all stand and deliver by enacting a strong, mandatory, nationwide climate and energy plan, the effort to negotiate a new international agreement will come up short."