Barack Obama actually said...

A strong nation requires strong partnerships with our state, local, and tribal officials.

Press Release - President Obama Announces New White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew

02/23/2012

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Robert A. Mandell, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Luxembourg.

We can accomplish those things while still bringing down the deficit, but we've got to do it in a way that is fair and balanced.

Deborah A. P. Hersman, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term of two years.

What makes America great is not just the height of our skyscrapers or the might of our military or the size of our GDP.