Barack Obama actually said...

"I'm sure we will also touch on the issue of Northern Ireland, in which we have continued to see progress coming out of the Good Friday agreements."

"So to our guest, the Taoiseach of Ireland, I would like to propose a toast: To the eternal friendship between our two countries."

"Let's give thanks for the men and women who proved that through hard work and perseverance, anybody can earn themselves a piece of the American Dream."

"All Americans stand united in grateful support of all that they do."