05/23/2012
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Americans have always understood that each of us is entitled to a set of fundamental freedoms and protections under the law, and that when everyone gets a fair shot at opportunity, all of us do better..."
"Over 2,000 people packed the Kirov Theater where she had trained as a young girl."
"That's why we celebrate artists like the ones here tonight."
"It is a tribute to you guys."