Barack Obama actually said...

"The EAC is an economic success story, and represents a market with significant opportunity for U.S. exports and investment."

"We're hoping to up our game to try to have an even more effective response on this issue."

"They were heroes: highly-skilled professionals who, like so many across our country do every day, selflessly put themselves in harm's way to protect the lives and property of fellow citizens they woul..."

"The United States also hopes to expand its collaboration with other regional economic communities in Africa."