Barack Obama actually said...

"We celebrate our strong cultural and people-to-people ties."

"This bill marked the first time higher education was available to large cross-sections of the American people."

"I am grateful for Carolyn's past service in various roles at the Social Security Administration, and I am confident that she will serve the American people well in her new role."

"We had a good discussion about climate change, where New Zealand, I think, has been an excellent partner with us and other economies."