Barack Obama actually said...

"I think first and foremost keep protests peaceful. This is a country that allows everybody to express their views, allows them to peacefully assemble, to protest actions that they think are unjust but..."

"The United States stands with the Ukrainian people and their choice of democracy, reform, and European integration."

"The United States remains firmly committed to supporting Ukraine as it works to establish security, restore economic stability, strengthen the rule of law, advance the fight against corruption, and ca..."

"We're going to keep on working with members of Congress to make permanent reform a reality, but until that day comes there are actions that I have the legal authority to take that will help make our i..."