Barack Obama actually said...

"Clearly, Africa has been and will remain a key priority for U.S. assistance."

"The President-elect has pledged to be a strong advocate for democratic change around the world."

"The pursuit of tough, principled, direct diplomacy has been and must again be a hallmark of effective U.S. foreign policy."

"President-elect Obama believes that Cuban-Americans especially can be important ambassadors for change in Cuba."