Barack Obama actually said...

The Taliban have talked about the willingness to negotiate. that they can't win by fighting alone, but they've set the bar very high.

Appropriate measures have been taken to ensure that information of direct national security significance will not be compromised.

I am grateful that these distinguished individuals have made the admirable decision to serve their country at this important moment.

In keeping with that mandate, and recognizing the key role rural America will play in the development of biofuel technology and development.