Barack Obama actually said...

The American people will be well served by his integrity and commitment to the law.

Press Release - President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate James M. Cole as Deputy Attorney General

05/20/2010

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The United States is safer and the world is more secure because of the half century of patriotic service of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke.

We celebrate that spirit of service off the court.

Continued Security Council support for non-proliferation is essential.

This season reminds us that more than 2,000 years ago, a child born in a stable brought our world a redeeming gift of peace and salvation.