Barack Obama: “I reiterated my support for decisive action to resolve the crisis.”

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

And there’s no reason to suggest that we can’t get through this one either.

I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.