Barack Obama actually said...

"John M. Gerrard, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska."

"They have displayed courage and persistence in the pursuit of justice, and I am honored to nominate them today to continue their selfless work on behalf of the people of Mississippi and Florida as U.S..."

"I called President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria to congratulate him on his election victory."

"We may take a hit. We may endure great loss. But we are a strong and resilient people."