Barack Obama actually said...

"The United States recognizes the critical importance of UN peacekeeping in promoting peace and security all around the world."

"If we continue to instill in them the optimism of America's promise—that all things are possible for all people—they will grow up believing, as they should, that nothing is out of their reach."

"The United States has a critical national security interest in mitigating state fragility and preventing, containing, and resolving armed conflict."

"Turkey's increased participation in the Coalition is crucial."