Barack Obama actually said...

"There's no excuse for not only Russian troops being massed along the borders of Ukraine, but also for the covert support and certainly the rhetorical support that you're seeing for these militias."

"Michelle and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic ferry sinking off the coast of the Republic of Korea."

"At some point, I think they'll make the transition."

"The United States and Europe are prepared to take further measures to impose costs on Russia if this de-escalation does not occur in short order."