Barack Obama actually said...

These military operations will be limited in their scope and duration as necessary to protect American personnel in Iraq.

Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Commencement of Military Operations in Iraq

08/07/2014

More Barack Obama Quotes

Our goal continues to be to complete the negotiations and to be able to sign a deal before the end of the year.

I won't settle for anything less.

This respect cannot be earned through belligerence.

It is a great honor to be in Tokyo, the first stop on my first visit to Asia as President of the United States.