Barack Obama actually said...

"Today we celebrate some extraordinary people—innovators, artists, and leaders—who contribute to America's strength as a nation, and we offer them our highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of ..."

"Today, we stand with you."

"We call on all parties to renounce violence and to live up to their commitments to participate in an internationally-mediated dialogue outside of Burundi that can lead to the restoration of peace and ..."

"We will continue to support regional efforts to bring about a political resolution to the crisis in Burundi."