Barack Obama actually said...

"America has no better partner than Europe, and that is true today."

"Closer economic integration in Europe was an essential underpinning to a stronger Europe and its ability to be a robust ally to the United States."

"A united and prosperous Europe is of enormous interest and importance--indeed vital importance--to the United States."

"The Jackson-Vanik Amendment--enacted vis-a-vis the former Soviet Union--long ago fulfilled its purpose with regard to Russia: to support free emigration, particularly Jewish emigration."