Barack Obama actually said...

"The amendment is a fair compromise and does not undermine the Nation's economic recovery and long-term growth."

"Continued cooperation between our countries will be good for America, it will be good for China, and it will be good for the world."

"The unbalanced bill would undermine the Nation's economic recovery and its ability to succeed in a complex global environment."

"I am particularly appalled by the indiscriminate killing of unarmed civilians during peaceful rallies."