Barack Obama actually said...

"We've heard from the Iraqis that we've been talking to that there's a strong desire for the United States across the board to remain engaged in Iraq."

"America's journey is not sustained by those in uniform alone."

"We call on the Syrian government to meet its responsibilities under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and to end its practice of arbitrary arrests and detention."

"Let us ensure that our troops always have the support that they need to succeed in the missions we ask of them."