Barack Obama actually said...

I urge the Senate to act with the American consumers in mind to pass this important legislation.

It is with the utmost confidence in their ability and integrity that I nominate them for the weighty task of pursuing justice on behalf of t...

It has given consumers a much needed break, provided the American auto industry an important boost, and is achieving environmental benefits ...

The program has proven to be a successful part of our economic recovery and will help lessen our dangerous dependence on foreign oil.