Barack Obama actually said...

"The United States appreciates Japan's establishment of a National Security Council and creation of a legal framework for information security that will facilitate enhanced policy and intelligence coor..."

"We have to make sure that in strong concert with our allies, that we are continuing to press on North Korea to change its approach."

"The United States welcomes the Republic of Korea's ratification of a new five-year Special Measures Agreement."

"The U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea's security remains unwavering."