Barack Obama actually said...

We also saw compassion and love in the heroic actions of the first-responders and the outpouring of support from people across the country.

As that lamp is lit, we should all recommit ourselves to bring light to any place still facing darkness.

Out of a day of sadness, we were reminded that the beauty of America remains our diversity and our right to religious freedom.

Diwali is a time for gathering with family and friends, often marked with good food and dancing.