Barack Obama actually said...

"But here's the thing, Class of 2009 -- it works the other way, too. Acts of sacrifice and decency, without regard to what's in it for you, that also creates ripple effects, ones that lift up families ..."

"If you think about Abraham Lincoln and Millard Fillmore had the very same title. They were both presidents of the United States, but their tenure in office and their legacy could not be more different..."

"It's the core mission of my presidency, and I hope this program will serve as a model for universities across this country."

"We need young people like you to step up. We need your daring, we need your enthusiasm, we need your energy, we need your imagination."