Barack Obama actually said...

"he had heard the voters"

"I love campaigning. I love talking to ordinary people. I love listening to their stories. I love shaking hands and getting hugs and just seeing the process democracy and citizenship manifest itself du..."

"What stands out to me though is that the American people sent a message. So to everyone who voted, I want you to know that I hear you. To the two-thirds of voters who chose not to participate in the p..."

"I'm eager to work with the new Congress to make the next two years as productive as possible, and I look forward to work ahead. Anywhere where we can find common ground, I'm eager to pursue it. Workin..."