Barack Obama actually said...

"We are going to engage effectively and consistently in trying to resolve the conflicts that exist in the Middle East. That's something that I'm committed to."

"I have the utmost respect for Leon Panetta. I think that he's one of the finest public servants that we've had. He brings extraordinary management skills, great political savvy, an impeccable record o..."

"I describe earmarks as the process by which individual members insert pet projects without review. So what I'm saying is, we're not having earmarks in the recovery package, period."

"And I describe earmarks as the process by which individual members insert pet projects without review. So, what I'm saying is, we're not having earmarks in the recovery package, period."