Barack Obama actually said...

"For many military families, the best gift this year is a simple one: welcoming a loved one back for the holidays."

"Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy New Year, everybody."

"Giving of ourselves, service to others, that's what this season is all about."

"We will continue to face new and emerging biological threats that will require the coordinated and connected efforts of a broad range of domestic and international partners."