Barack Obama actually said...

"The collection of signals intelligence is necessary for the United States to advance its national security and foreign policy interests."

"Today National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice hosted Japanese National Security Advisor Shotaro Yachi for a meeting at the White House."

"Just as we protect our security, we have to understand that our privacy and civil liberties are a part of our security as Americans."

"We will not monitor the communications of heads of state and government of our close friends and allies."