Barack Obama actually said...

"Two brave men won't be going home to their loved ones tonight, and for that, there is no justification."

"I unconditionally condemn today's murder of two police officers in New York City."

"The officers who serve and protect our communities risk their own safety for ours every single day, and they deserve our respect and gratitude every single day."

"I share the concerns of dissidents there and human rights activists. That this is still a regime that represses its people. And as I said when I made the announcement, I don't anticipate overnight cha..."