Barack Obama actually said...

I'm proud to nominate her as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Press Release - President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Jane Chu as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts

02/11/2014

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Liberty was chosen from a flock of about 30 other contestants for the honor of being here today.

Today's agreement brings them a significant step closer to realizing their aspirations for a new beginning in Yemen.

I welcome today's action by the Yemeni Government and the opposition to sign a political agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council ...

The United States will continue to stand by the Yemeni people as they embark on this historic transition.