But every time I have a conversation like that, it reminds me that what we do is not sport.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event

"The American people do not like things being kept from them, and I think what this film is going to do is to peel back the layers so the people can see what is really going on, " he said.

BBC: Still from Fahrenheit 9/11

It's not like sitting at home, feeling powerless, losing confidence, wondering what I can do to help my family, to help my people.

CNN: Impact Your World

So what I've said is look, for wealthier people why don't we raise the cap? (Applause.) Make them pay a little more payroll tax. (Applause.) Not everybody is wild about this idea, not surprisingly. (Laughter.) And so what I would like to do -- I had a fiscal responsibility summit where I brought together Republicans, Democrats, experts on all these issues -- how do we start dealing with our long-term deficits, our long-term debt.

WHITEHOUSE: Town Hall in Arnold, Missouri