Barack Obama actually said...

"I just want to extend my congratulations to Prime Minister Yinglak for her leadership."

"I'm confident that under the Prime Minister's leadership we will continue to build on that relationship for many years to come."

"We can compete against anybody, and we can win."

"Full and active U.S. engagement in the region's multilateral architecture helps to reinforce the system of rules, responsibilities, and norms that underlies regional peace, stability, and prosperity."