Barack Obama actually said...

"I ask all Americans, wherever you are, whoever you're with, whatever you're doing, to pause in national unity at 3 o'clock this afternoon."

"I will only send our troops into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary."

"the United States' unequivocal commitment to the defense of Japan and to maintaining peace and security in Northeast Asia."

"North Korea will not find security and respect through threats and illegal weapons."