Barack Obama actually said...

In the face of those who would visit death upon innocence, we will choose to save and to comfort.

And this time next year on the third Monday in April, the world will return to this great American city to run harder than ever and to cheer...

I admire his decision to, once again, serve the Italian people as President.

Through the days that would test even the sturdiest of souls, Boston's spirit remains undaunted.