Donald Trump actually said...

"I said to myself, I said, 'You know, this Russia thing with Trump and Russia is a made up story. It's an excuse by the Democrat for having lost an election that they should have won.'"

"If Russia or anybody else is trying to interfere with our elections, I think it's a horrible thing and I want to get to the bottom of it."

"I'm looking to do a great job for the country. I'm looking to create jobs. I'm looking to create strength and security."

"The president responded with a request for honest loyalty, which I think the director said that he could do."