Barack Obama actually said...

"It turns out that people just want to know, are you a good soldier, are you a good sailor, are you a good airman, are you a good marine, good coastguardsman?"

"Over the long term, the trajectory of who we are as a nation, I believe that's our national character."

"The point was these were outstanding marines who appreciated the fact that everybody was going to be treated fairly."

"We are Americans, and we look out for one another."