Barack Obama actually said...

The change that is taking place across the region is being driven by the people of the region. This change doesn't represent the work of the United States or any foreign power. It represents the aspirations of people who are seeking a better life.

Context

Obama highlights that the movements in the region are driven by the local populations, not foreign intervention.

02/22/2011

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