Barack Obama actually said...

The United States has supported and will continue to support those citizens and non-governmental organizations working for free and fair elections in Russia, as we do globally.

Context

Press Release - Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Russian Government Harassment of Golos

12/01/2011

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