Barack Obama actually said...

I am grateful that such talented individuals have chosen to serve in my administration at this important time for our nation.

Press Release - President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

04/21/2010

More Barack Obama Quotes

Whenever the world makes you cynical, whenever you seek true humility and selflessness, look to a veteran.

But America's gratitude to our veterans is something always grounded in something greater than what you did on duty.

May God bless all who served and still do.

We can never serve our veterans in quite the same way that they served us.