Barack Obama actually said...

"We will keep faith with our troops, military families, and veterans who have borne the burden of a decade of war and who make our military the best in the world."

"I could not be more grateful to Steve for the incredible contribution that he's made to this country."

"it makes sense for us to take a balanced approach that takes a long view"

"I know that Jeff and Sylvia will do everything in their power to blunt the impact of these cuts on businesses and middle class families."