Barack Obama actually said...

"We have to take that message to heart and make a sincere and consistent effort to try to change how Washington operates."

"I think it's clear that the voters sent a message, which is, they want us to focus on the economy and jobs and moving this country forward."

"I am hopeful that we can get that done before we leave and send a strong signal to Russia that we are serious about reducing nuclear arsenals."

"And I told John Boehner and Mitch McConnell last night, I am very eager to sit down with members of both parties and figure out how we can move forward together."