Barack Obama actually said...

"I'll always be grateful that you agreed to return to public service."

"We're improving treatment for our wounded warriors, stepping up support for our military families, and doing more than ever to help our newest veterans transition to civilian life."

"For you can say with confidence and with pride that you've fulfilled the hopes that brought Carmelo and Carmelina Panetta to these shores all those years ago."

"That's why we need to return to normalcy when it comes to how we debate and decide these issues."