Barack Obama actually said...

With this agreement, the Afghan people and the world should know that Afghanistan has a friend and a partner in the United States.

We are committed to seeking a future of justice, peace, security, and opportunity for the Afghan people.

The United States emphasizes its full respect for the sovereignty and independence of Afghanistan.

The necessary outcomes of any peace and reconciliation process are for individuals and entities to break ties with al-Qaeda; renounce violen...