Barack Obama actually said...

"We're also one Nation, and our goal has to be to find ways to find common ground and to work together."

"The United States supports the national dialogue initiative led by Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and encourages a process that is meaningful, inclusive, nonsectarian, and responsive to the ..."

"I welcome the announcement by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa about making important changes to the Cabinet and restating his commitment to reform."

"I certainly believe that the work that you're doing each and every day is making an extraordinary contribution to our country."