Barack Obama actually said...

"The United States of America and the Russian Federation reaffirm their readiness to intensify bilateral cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, and genuine respect for each ot..."

"This potentially groundbreaking partnership would deepen those ties."

"I've stood up a privacy and civil liberties oversight board made up of independent citizens, including some fierce civil libertarians."

"Trade is critical, but it is not alone a silver bullet; it has to be part of a comprehensive strategy that we pursue on both sides of the Atlantic."