Barack Obama actually said...

Strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between the U.S. and Brazil will allow both countries to grow.

The U.S. has successfully pushed for major emerging economies, such as Brazil, to play a greater role in global economic affairs.

We can't sacrifice critical investments that will help us out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build our global competitors to win the future.

We are connected to Central and South America not just by a common geography, but by common interests and values.