Barack Obama actually said...

"As that lamp is lit, we should all recommit ourselves to bring light to any place still facing darkness."

"Diwali is a testament to the compassion of these communities that so many of them have helped those that have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy."

"We also saw compassion and love in the heroic actions of the first-responders and the outpouring of support from people across the country."

"consistent with our strong bilateral partnership"