Barack Obama actually said...

"All sides should refrain from inflammatory rhetoric or provocative actions that could raise tensions or prevent voters from expressing their will."

"The world will be watching in the coming days, and the United States will remain fully committed to helping the parties solve critical postreferendum issues regardless of the outcome of the vote."

"Voters must be allowed access to polling stations and must be able to cast their ballots free from intimidation and coercion."

"President Obama is committed to continuing the provision of security, economic, and development assistance to Yemen."