Barack Obama actually said...

"President Obama has committed the United States to use all diplomatic, political, and economic steps--including direct engagement backed by the threat of tougher sanctions--to persuade Iran to turn aw..."

"I strongly support John Trasvina's appointment as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity."

"President Obama already has set the standard for all Federal agencies to be transparent in the allocation and expenditure of Federal funds."

"has never been more important."