Barack Obama actually said...

"Attaining a diverse, qualified workforce is one of the cornerstones of the merit-based civil service."

"the future of Syria must be determined by its people, but President Bashar al-Assad are standing in their way. His call for dialogue and reform have rung hallow while he is imprisoning, torturing, and..."

"A commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion is critical for the Federal Government as an employer."

"It is clear that President Asad believes that he can silence the voices of his people by resorting to the repressive tactics of the past."