Barack Obama actually said...

Seeking a brighter future, a small band of Jewish refugees came to this land more than three centuries ago, to a place called New Amsterdam…

I offer my best wishes to President Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the people of Israel as they celebrate their 63d Independence Day.

M. Corbin, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates.

I have every confidence that the strong relationship between our countries will grow deeper with each passing year.