Barack Obama actually said...

"Privacy and civil liberties shall be integral considerations in the planning of U.S. signals intelligence activities."

"Just as we protect our security, we have to understand that our privacy and civil liberties are a part of our security as Americans."

"All persons should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their nationality or wherever they might reside."

"The collection of signals intelligence is necessary for the United States to advance its national security and foreign policy interests."