Barack Obama actually said...

"This is a very logical step as a democracy, an emerging economy and emerging power in the region for the President to visit."

"The United States and Indonesia are committed to enhancing cooperation between the world's second and third largest democracies through the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership."

"Our partnership in education reflects a true whole of government approach."

"An opportunity to boost decades-long U.S. support for Indonesian civil society to the next generation by enhancing its ability to collaborate on democracy, good governance, and human rights-related pr..."