Barack Obama actually said...
The message that we are sending around the world is that the United States intends to prosecute the ongoing struggle against violence and terrorism, and we are going to do so vigilantly. We are going to do so effectively and we are going to do so in a manner that is consistent with our values and our ideals.
Context
Obama discusses the U.S. approach to terrorism and the importance of aligning actions with American values.
01/21/2009