Barack Obama actually said...

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13536.

Women are the primary breadwinners in 40 percent of U.S. households but are bringing home 23 percent less than their male counterparts.

We must use all of America's talent to its fullest potential—because when women succeed, America succeeds.

Let's remove this needless drag on our economy and focus on expanding opportunity for all Americans.