Barack Obama actually said...

"We celebrate the wonder of the oceans, and we commit to protecting and sustaining them for current and future generations."

"I am especially pleased that Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio is a member of this committee."

"Health insurance for children is a smart investment that President Obama prioritized in his campaign."

"We have a stewardship responsibility to maintain healthy, resilient, and sustainable oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes resources for the benefit of this and future generations."