Barack Obama actually said...

I call upon all Americans to join in service and honor the lives we lost, the heroes who responded in our hour of need, and the brave men and women in uniform who continue to protect our country at home and abroad.

Context

Proclamation 8413—Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

09/09/2009

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