Barack Obama actually said...

"The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy, not just for his family or for any one community, but for America."

"But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken."

"We should ask ourselves if we're doing all we can to widen the circle of compassion and understanding in our own communities."

"I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son."