Barack Obama actually said...

Our goal is not to build a country in America's image or to eradicate every vestige of the Taliban.

We believe that we have put al Qaeda on a path to defeat and are within reach of achieving our goals here.

Today, we celebrate that enduring legacy and renew our commitment to a democracy sustained by the rule of law.

The goal that I set to defeat al Qaeda and deny it a chance to rebuild is now within our reach.