Barack Obama actually said...

"Today we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of a great experiment, American democracy."

"May God bless Robert C. Byrd."

"Just as this day serves as a reminder of the immeasurable bravery of those who have made America what it is today, it also renews in us the solemn duty we share to ensure our Nation lives up to its pr..."

"Our way of life rests on our democratic institutions."