Barack Obama actually said...

"We owe it to all our veterans to honor them as we honored our Greatest Generation – not just with words, but with deeds."

"He has always stood on principle -- because he has always stood with our troops."

"He will bring that same sense of duty and commitment to ensuring that we treat our veterans with the care and dignity they deserve."

"He understands the changing needs of our troops and their families and shares my commitment to modernizing the VA to meet the challenges of our time."