band of colonists across the ocean to seek our freedom. it was the success of our revolution that helped inspire your own. in our founding documents we pledge ourselves to the same inalienable rights, and to the truth that all men and women are created equal. we are societies where our diversity is considered a strength, where you can become president, even if your name is obama or sarkozy. we live by a common creed -- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. liberte, egalite -- >> listening to the president talk there, breaking out a little french there for the president as the president makes