Barack Obama actually said...

Governors and state and local representatives thanked the President for the emergency declarations.

We are going to see to it that they have the resources and the support they need to help the people of Connecticut.

Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost.

We were united, and the outpouring of generosity and compassion reminded us that in times of challenge, we Americans move forward together, ...