Barack Obama actually said...

The United States renews its commitment to these principles and urges other member states to do the same.

I am profoundly saddened by the passing of my dear friend and predecessor, Sandy Berger.

I am proud to be among those who can say that I owe a great deal of what I have learned to Sandy.

Sandy was a remarkable man -- incredibly funny, warm, passionate, brilliant, and unfailingly loyal.