Barack Obama actually said...

I am confident that we can steer ourselves out of this crisis. Charge of the economy. We need a rescue plan for the middle class.

I welcome today's action by the Yemeni Government and the opposition to sign a political agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council ...

Today's agreement brings them a significant step closer to realizing their aspirations for a new beginning in Yemen.

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