Barack Obama actually said...

These are the tides of history, and the ties of family, that bring us together this week.

We will work in close partnership with state and local officials to ensure that the needs of the people in Iowa are met.

We recognize Africa for its greatest resource, which is its people and its talents and their potential.

We are interested in Africa, because we know that if Africa thrives and succeeds, we all grow at the same time.