Barack Obama actually said...

"As President Obama has stated, our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes also play critical roles in our Nation's economic well-being and national security."

"We have a stewardship responsibility to maintain healthy, resilient, and sustainable oceans, coasts, and Great Lake resources for the benefit of this and future generations."

"act within a unifying framework under a clear national policy, including a comprehensive ecosystem-based framework, for the long-term conservation and use of our resources."

"I believe that a strengthened and renewed EU will be an even better transatlantic partner with the United States."