Barack Obama actually said...

I thank him for his many years of service and his statesmanlike conduct at this critical juncture.

I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 with respect to South Sudan.

I will continue to request an annual $1.3 billion in military assistance for Egypt.

By strengthening the financial capability of all Americans, we are investing in the fundamental promise of a brighter future.