Please stand up, Walter. (Applause.) The hotshot young up-and-coming mayor of Charlotte Anthony Foxx is in the house.

WHITEHOUSE: Promoting Jobs and Growth Through Innovation

Anthony Foxx pointed out that I decided to wear a tie that could be a Tar Heel -- (applause) -- but it's got a little Duke color in there, too.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on American Energy

You've got your Governor, Bev Perdue, is here. (Applause.) Your mayors, Bryan Hough and Anthony Foxx are here. (Applause.) Two outstanding Congressmen, Mel Watt and Heath Shuler are here. (Applause.) Thank you all for being here.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on American Energy