Barack Obama actually said...

"Early threat detection and sustained situational awareness are critical to saving lives and improving outcomes when there is a national health emergency."

"H.R. 8 would hurt the economy both by increasing the long-term deficit and also by taking money out of the pockets of the families most likely to spend it in the near term."

"I reiterated my support for decisive action to resolve the crisis."

"Not only would H.R. 8 add to the deficit by continuing tax cuts for those with the highest incomes, it would raise taxes for 25 million working families by an average of $1,000."