Barack Obama actually said...

"Today's events remind us just how fragile life can be. Our hearts go out to our friends in Japan and across the region. And we're going to stand with them as they recover and rebuild from this tragedy..."

"The President believes that if we are to promote economic recovery, invest in our long-term competitiveness, and create opportunities for all Americans a comprehensive, balanced deficit reduction fram..."

"Our future depends on reaffirming America's role as the world's engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation."

"I've gotten a lot of commentary about the fact that . . . essentially their model was designed for the kind of medical devices you see in museums."