Barack Obama actually said...

"We are heirs to their extraordinary progress."

"Overcoming today's challenges will require the same dedication and sense of urgency that enabled past generations of African Americans to rise above the injustices of their time."

"African American history is an essential thread of the American narrative that traces our Nation's enduring struggle to perfect itself."

"I appreciate Jordan’s staunch support for a two-state solution and comprehensive peace in the region."