Barack Obama actually said...

These extraordinary honorees come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, but each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of our Nation.

Context

Press Release - President Obama Names Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

04/25/2012

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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