Barack Obama actually said...

Their achievements exemplify the tenacity and perseverance embedded in our national character.

Proclamation 8835—National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

05/31/2012

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We will have no bases in Iraq.

I have absolutely no doubt that these decisions are being made based on what Prime Minister Maliki believes is best for Iraq.

I think our goal is to have a comprehensive relationship with Iraq.

The Iraqi people must know that you will not stand alone.