Barack Obama actually said...

It is important for the President to send a signal about all of our -- the importance of all of our alliances and partnerships.

Press Gaggle by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes

05/26/2011

More Barack Obama Quotes

I just want to thank Jeffrey and Marilyn and all of you who were involved in helping put this together.

We want to make sure that America is built to compete.

I'm optimistic. I'm hopeful. I'm confident that we can come together.

It was about a commitment that the American people were making to each other.