Barack Obama actually said...

"That's why we love Walter because in an era before blogs and e-mail, cell phones and cable, he was the news. Walter invited us to believe in him and he never let us down. This country has lost an icon..."

"That's why we loved Walter, because in an era before blogs and e-mail, cell phones and cable, he was the news. Walter invited us to believe in him and he never let us down. This country has lost an ic..."

"Walter was always more than just an anchor. He was family. He invited us to believe in him. And he never let us down. This country has lost an icon and a dear friend. And he will be truly missed."

"I was reminded of all the pain and all the hardships, all the injustices and all the indignities on the voyage from slavery to freedom."