Barack Obama: “We will continue to offer whatever support we can provide as you respond to this tragedy.”

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect.

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

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