Barack Obama actually said...

I have directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad.

On behalf of the American people, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the people of France.

I offer any assistance the French may require in their efforts to investigate and recover from this tragic loss of life.

All of us, whatever nations we represent here, I think have to step back and reflect on what we are doing to eliminate this kind of chronic ...