Barack Obama actually said...

Ed has distinguished himself as a leader on many of the key challenges of our time.

Qatar is an important partner of the United States, and we look forward to further strengthening our cooperation in the years ahead.

I extend my best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he assumes his new role as the Amir of Qatar.

I refuse to condemn your generation and future generations to a planet that's beyond fixing.