Sarah Palin actually said...

Oh, well, this was -- this was neat. I was happy to get to be invited to participate in this. And, you know, for one, you need a little bit ...

Palin agreed not to make a speech because the Army worried her appearance would prompt political grandstanding against president Obama.

Sarah Palin promoting her book, making news with a new stop added to her tour.

Profits from her book sales that day will go to victims of the shooting rampage.