Barack Obama actually said...

I was elected to end wars, not to start them. I spent the last 4 and a half years doing everything I can to reduce our reliance on military power as a means of meeting our international obligations and protecting the American people.

Context

Obama reflects on his commitment to ending wars and reducing military reliance.

09/22/2014

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