Barack Obama actually said...

"I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities, and I encourage all Americans to continue their recycling efforts throughout the year."

"I was also proud to sign the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, the most important investment in small businesses in more than a decade."

"This year, nearly 3 million pilgrims from more than 160 countries, including the United States, have gathered in Mecca and neighboring sites to perform the Hajj rituals and stand together in prayer."

"This will be the second White House Tribal Nations Conference for the Obama Administration."