Barack Obama actually said...

"The United States is committed to continuing our cooperation with the Government of Algeria as it works to represent and meet the needs of all Algerians."

"Motown produced 110 Top 10 hits from artists like Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, the Four Tops, and the Supremes."

"We look forward to additional steps by the Government that enable the Algerian people to fully exercise their universal rights, including freedom of expression, association, and assembly."

"I express my deep concern with the Libyan government’s use of violence which violates international norms and every standard of human decency."