Barack Obama actually said...

We emphasized the importance that both our countries attach to the role of the United Nations in the promotion of peace, democracy, good governance and human rights.

Context

Joint Statement by President Obama and President Anibal Antonio Cavaco Silva of Portugal

11/08/2011

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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