[Roland can’t entirely conceal his surprise, and it throws out of his formalities somewhat; he’d known his broadcast would likely be public, but hadn’t realized that return calls were also fair game. Guess he had more to learn about technology in his old age than he thought.]

You saw that, huh? Yeah, I was the President.

[Then, more to himself, he remarks:] Am President, if anyone’s around to care...

[He means that in more ways than one, but doesn’t want to be grim in front of the child.]

I can’t say it’s encouraging, exactly, to have so many Americans here that don’t know who I am, but I’m thankful that they believe me, at least. [He tries to lighten up a bit.] Thanks, Quark. Even if I wasn’t your President, I hope your America was something special, too.