Barack Obama actually said...

"That effort begins with a clear and strong commitment to the security of Israel: our strongest ally in the region and its only established democracy."

"Our job is to do more than lay out another road map; our job is to rebuild the road to real peace and lasting security throughout the region."

"We must also preserve our total commitment to our unique defense relationship with Israel by fully funding military assistance and continuing work on the Arrow and related missile defense programs."

"As the U.S. redeploys from Iraq, we can recapture lost influence in the Middle East."