Barack Obama actually said...

"This competition will not be based on politics or ideology."

"Ultimately, their education is up to them; it's up to their parents; it's up to their teachers; it's up to all of us."

"My hope is, is that as a consequence of this event, this ends up being what's called a teachable moment."

"We're beginning to break free from the partisanship and the petty bickering that have stood in the way of progress for so long."