Barack Obama actually said...

As President-elect, I see the Olympic and Paralympic Games as an opportunity for our nation to reach out, welcome the world to our shores, and strengthen our friendships across the globe.

Context

Press Release: President-Elect Obama Delivers Video Message to the European Olympic Committee

11/20/2008

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