Barack Obama actually said...

"Rather than keep spending billions of taxpayer dollars on needlessly long prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders, we could save money and get better outcomes by getting treatment to those who ..."

"The success of the people of Burkina Faso in peacefully resisting the actions of a few who sought to undermine democracy is a reminder that ordinary citizens with the courage to speak out against inju..."

"Burkina Faso now faces some of the hardest questions, and the United States will continue to stand with the people of Burkina Faso as they prepare for democratic elections."

"We wish to express our appreciation to the international partners who condemned the events in Burkina Faso and took immediate action to help prevent the country's democratic transition from being dera..."