Barack Obama actually said...

"The continued loss of commercial honey bee colonies poses a threat to the economic stability of commercial beekeeping and pollination operations in the United States."

"We celebrate our strong cultural and people-to-people ties."

"Pollinators contribute substantially to the economy of the United States and are vital to keeping fruits, nuts, and vegetables in our diets."

"The United States and New Zealand share the goal of a stable and secure world."