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..."

"We've prevented terrorist attacks, saved American lives, and made our homeland more secure."

"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."