Barack Obama actually said...

"I'm optimistic that we can continue to make important strides in moving forward because both the Pakistani people and the American people have suffered terribly from terrorism in the past."

"It is in America and Pakistan's interests for Afghanistan to be stable and secure, its sovereignty respected."

"Those resources could be much more profitably invested in education and social welfare programs on both sides of the border between India and Pakistan and would be good for the entire subcontinent and..."

"We are grateful for their sacrifices and honored by their commitment to defending our Nation, our citizens, and our values."