Barack Obama actually said...

"Helen was a true pioneer, opening doors and breaking down barriers for generations of women in journalism."

"What made Helen the Dean of the White House Press Corps was not just the length of her tenure, but her fierce belief that our democracy works best when we ask tough questions and hold our leaders to a..."

"I think it's understandable that there have been demonstrations and vigils and protests."

"I think it would be productive for the Justice Department, Governors, mayors to work with law enforcement about training at the State and local levels."