Barack Obama actually said...

"I will continue also to fight for what the American people care most about, new jobs, higher wages, and faster economic growth."

"A lot of the components of Bowles-Simpson."

"Growing the economy isn't just about cutting spending; it's not about rolling back regulations that protect our air and our water and keep our people safe."

"It's another Washington-inflicted wound on America, and Congress needs to break that impasse now, hopefully before the Senate adjourns, so these folks can get back to work."