Barack Obama actually said...

"It is imperative that Russia remove its convoy from Ukrainian territory."

"Russia sending a convoy into Ukraine without Ukraine's approval is a further provocation and a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

"We will do everything that we can to protect our people and the timeless values that we stand for."

"The United States will not tolerate the abduction of our people, and will spare no effort to secure the safety of our citizens and to hold their captors accountable."