Barack Obama actually said...

"Let us honor the spouses and families who support our servicemembers and, in doing so, help defend our Nation and preserve our liberty."

"My Administration is committed to improving opportunities and quality of life for these brave spouses and families who know the separation and stress of war."

"President Obama announced our intent to expand greatly the number of U.S. civilian experts working in Afghanistan."

"it is very important for us to build up U.S. Marshals' capacity. That is something we want to do in the Federal budget . . . my expectation is that we will get support, bipartisan support, from Congre..."