Barack Obama actually said...

"As President of the United States, I want to make it very clear that we are going to meet our Federal obligations, because we're one country, and when one part of the country gets affected, whether it..."

"Allowing this bill to expire would be a disaster for our infrastructure and our economy."

"We need to pass this transportation bill and put people to work rebuilding America."

"These are serious consequences, and the pain will be felt all across the country."