Barack Obama actually said...

"In particular, the continuing crackdown on opposition members, which has included assassinations, extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture, have worsened significantly during the electi..."

"I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to pass a responsible, long-term budget agreement that reflects our values, grows our economy, and creates jobs."

"Our country thrives when all our citizens play a role in driving it forward."

"We know that investing in girls' secondary education is one of the best ways we can help improve not only the life for individual girls, but also for their entire families, communities and countries."