Barack Obama actually said...

"this is a moment when service and civic participation have become a call to action and a necessity for a healthy democracy and a healthy nation."

"I call upon all Americans to join ongoing volunteer service efforts, and to create new ones."

"this is a response in Washington to something that's taking place throughout the country."

"Maria is genuinely passionate about the role of national and community service as a vehicle for engaging and mobilizing citizens in social change, and will bring new, creative thinking to the growth a..."