Barack Obama actually said...

"I have been blessed to be surrounded by strong, compassionate women."

"I've been blessed to be surrounded by strong compassionate women."

"But we also think that there are certain basic principles that all nations should uphold and respect for women and respect for their freedom and integrity is an important principle."

"And at the top of the hour, the desert detour. President Obama's surprise visit to Baghdad and what he told U.S. troops in Iraq."