Barack Obama actually said...

"I think it's clear that the voters sent a message, which is, they want us to focus on the economy and jobs and moving this country forward."

"We have to take that message to heart and make a sincere and consistent effort to try to change how Washington operates."

"And I told John Boehner and Mitch McConnell last night, I am very eager to sit down with members of both parties and figure out how we can move forward together."

"I told John Boehner and Mitch McConnell last night I am very eager to sit down with members of both parties and figure out how we can move forward together. I'm not suggesting this will be easy. I won..."