Barack Obama actually said...

These actions are being undertaken in coordination with the Iraqi government.

I authorized the U.S. Armed Forces to conduct targeted air strikes to support operations by Iraqi forces to recapture the Mosul Dam.

Russia has no right to send vehicles, persons, or cargo of any kind into Ukraine, under any pretext, without the Government of Ukraine's per...

Put simply, we all need to hold ourselves to a high standard, particularly those of us in positions of authority.