Barack Obama actually said...

"I'm as angry as anybody about those bonuses that went to some of the very same individuals who brought our financial system to its knees."

"It took us a couple of days because I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak."

"That whole philosophy of persistence, by the way, is one that I'm going to be emphasizing again and again in the months and years to come as long as I'm in this office. I'm a big believer in persisten..."

"I think, when it comes to the banking system, you know, it was just a few days ago or weeks ago where people were certain that Secretary Geithner couldn't deliver a plan. Today, the headlines all look..."