Barack Obama actually said...

"Minority-owned firms employ millions of workers and generate more than $1 trillion in economic output, revitalizing our communities and driving our growth."

"It's critically important because... a strong and united and confident and prosperous Europe... that's a necessity for the United States, and it's a necessity for the world."

"Robust educational exchange programs serve as a foundation for fostering people-to-people ties between the United States and Italy."

"Today is bittersweet for Michelle and I because this marks the final official visit and state dinner of my Presidency."