Barack Obama actually said...

General, as the commander in chief, I hereby order you to shave that man's head.

Obama jokingly issues an order regarding Colbert's haircut during a comedic segment.

06/08/2009

More Barack Obama Quotes

You know, I've instituted a 15-minute rule essentially on my team, you return everybody's phone calls in 15 minutes.

Today as you saw a bit -- at the top of the broadcast, President Obama and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie toured the destruction.

America is with you. We are standing behind you, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get back on your feet.

I want you to cut through red tape. I want you to cut through bureaucracy. There's no excuse for inaction at this point.