Barack Obama actually said...

"The President-elect has pledged to be a strong advocate for democratic change around the world."

"The pursuit of tough, principled, direct diplomacy has been and must again be a hallmark of effective U.S. foreign policy."

"President-elect Obama believes that Cuban-Americans especially can be important ambassadors for change in Cuba."

"We look forward to ensuring that continued United States-Brazil energy cooperation is environmentally sustainable and spreads the benefits of alternative fuels."