Barack Obama actually said...

"The United States supports the national dialogue initiative led by Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and encourages a process that is meaningful, inclusive, nonsectarian, and responsive to the ..."

"The United States continues to believe that Bahrain's stability will be enhanced by respecting the universal rights of the people of Bahrain and reforms that meet the aspirations of all Bahrainis."

"I certainly believe that the work that you're doing each and every day is making an extraordinary contribution to our country."

"One thing that we all absolutely share is the belief in the American Dream."