Barack Obama actually said...

"His clear dedication and lifelong commitment to the humanities make him uniquely qualified to lead the nation's cultural agency."

"This counts."

"As commander-in-chief I'm determined that we will continue to step up our efforts to reach our troops and veterans who are hurting. Deliver to them the care that they need, to make sure we never stigm..."

"We must honor these men with a renewed commitment to keep our troops safe, not just in battle, but on the homefront as well."