Barack Obama actually said...

We've created 3 million jobs over the last 22 months.

Michelle and I want to congratulate Governor Perdue on her historic tenure, and we wish Bev and her family well in the future.

As the first woman to serve as North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor and Governor, Bev Perdue has never been afraid to break barriers.

Under his administration we have more boots on the ground and fewer illegal crossings.