Barack Obama actually said...

"The United States shares the view of most countries that the U.N. drug conventions—without negotiation or amendment—are resilient enough to unify countries that often hold divergent views of the cause..."

"International cooperation remains the cornerstone for reducing the threat posed by the illegal narcotics trade and related crimes carried out by criminal organizations."

"Today, the terrorist threat is more diffuse, from Al Qaida affiliates and other extremists."

"Our hearts go out to the family of Mr. Haines and to the people of the United Kingdom."