Barack Obama actually said...

"And, actually, today, I got a call from President Obama, who called to say that -- we played there last year. He wanted to see how the Opry was, and to say that it's very important that people realize..."

"I think the government is -- they understand what the heritage is in this town. And that this has to be the kind of place that we preserve, you know."

"Well, thanks to President Obama, that signed the relief effort, if you make sure you sign up, we will be one of the victim numbers, and we will -- you know, when they declare our home a disaster, then..."

"We're two societies that are woven together by millions of family and friends, by common interests and a shared future."