Barack Obama actually said...

"His Majesty was the first Arab leader to publicly call on President Asad to step down in the face of the terrible brutality we've been seeing inside of Syria."

"We believe that it is important for the South Sudanese government to respond not only with immediate measures to stem the escalating cycle of attacks between these tribes, but also to address the root..."

"Since day one, Jeff has demonstrated superb judgment and has provided sound advice on a whole host of issues."

"Sometimes, you can't be afraid to make a mistake."