Barack Obama actually said...

"I was saddened by the news of the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea."

"We can, must, and will honor the service of our troops and the sacrifices of their families."

"On behalf of Government of the United States, I offer my condolences to his family and to the Korean people."

"It's about doing all we can to repay the debt we owe to those men and women who have answered our Nation's call by fighting under its flag."