Barack Obama actually said...

I do not foresee a scenario in which boots on the ground in Syria, American boots on the ground in Syria would not only be good for America ...

Our country thrives when all our citizens play a role in driving it forward.

If you work hard you can get ahead, earn a decent-paying job, and secure a brighter future for yourself and your family.

This agreement is a reminder that Washington can still choose to help, rather than hinder, America's progress.