Barack Obama actually said...

I was proud to be the first President to mark Diwali and light the diya at the White House.

Michelle and I join the people of Massachusetts in thanking Congressman Olver for his service.

The situation improved because of the remarkable work that our forces have done with the Iraqi security forces.

Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Niger are designated as eligible sub-Saharan African countries and as beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.