Barack Obama actually said...

"If I did not think that the security of the United States and the safety of the American people were at stake in Afghanistan, I would gladly order every single one of our troops home tomorrow."

"We reaffirm our long-term strategic partnership with Afghanistan."

"Our goal is to defeat al-Qaida and to ensure stability in the region."

"Afghans are tired of war and long for peace, justice, and economic security."