Barack Obama actually said...

"I'm hopeful we can also come together on another urgent national priority, and that is the new START Treaty that will reduce the world's nuclear arsenals and make America more secure."

"I'm also hopeful that we might refresh the American people's faith in the capability of their leaders to govern in challenging times."

"Part of the Christmas spirit is also making sure that we're kind to each other and we're thinking about people who aren't as lucky as we are."

"On this day, we celebrate their historic accomplishment, the limitless potential they represent, and the vision they spurred for the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs."