Barack Obama actually said...

To see a peaceful transition from one democratically elected Government to another was an enormous milestone for Pakistan and a testimony to the Pakistani people's desire for democracy.

Context

Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan

10/22/2013

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