Barack Obama actually said...

"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."

"It's clear that we need to build a new foundation, a stronger foundation for our economy and our prosperity, rethinking how we grow our economy, how we use energy, how we educate our children, how we ..."

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

"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 ..."