Barack Obama actually said...

"President Obama welcomed the exchange of letters today that will launch a process to provide distinctive product designations."

"Our Nation remains committed to working together with partners across our hemisphere to achieve these goals."

"We announced the creation of this Dialogue to support the two countries' common goals of developing safe, secure and affordable supplies of energy for economic growth, energy security, and the transit..."

"I encourage every American to stand up and play their part—to put their shoulder up against the wheel and help change history's course."