Barack Obama actually said...

"We have to present a strong, forceful alliance, and we have to prepare for any eventuality."

"The United States and Japan are closely united in the cause of alleviating human suffering by ending extreme poverty, increasing economic opportunities, and enabling resilient, democratic societies."

"I want to express our deepest condolences to all the families who lost loved ones on the ferry Sewol."

"The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone for regional peace and security as well as a platform for global cooperation."