Barack Obama actually said...

"The fact is, the financial industry is central to our Nation's ability to grow, to prosper, to compete, and to innovate."

"science is more essential for our prosperity, our security, our health, our environment, and our quality of life than it has ever been before--including [the] creat[ion of] new incentives for private ..."

"Every year, the Federal Government consumes more energy than any other single organization or company in the United States."

"Elena Kagan is one of this country's leading legal minds."