Barack Obama actually said...

"this is a response in Washington to something that's taking place throughout the country."

"I am pleased to announce my intent to nominate Maria Eitel to be CEO for the Corporation for National and Community Service."

"Maria is genuinely passionate about the role of national and community service as a vehicle for engaging and mobilizing citizens in social change, and will bring new, creative thinking to the growth a..."

"service is part of the American ethic."