Barack Obama actually said...

"America and Europe have done extraordinary things together before. And I believe we can forge an economic alliance as strong as our diplomatic and security alliances."

"Since President Reagan established diplomatic relations with the Holy See almost 30 years ago, the United States and the Vatican have enjoyed strong cooperation on many issues of mutual importance."

"The first is the area of human trafficking, an issue where our interests overlap."

"The Obama administration considers religious freedom a strategic national interest and has made it a diplomatic priority."