Barack Obama actually said...

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses a clear threat to the people of Iraq and Syria.

These American forces will not have a combat mission--we will not get dragged into another ground war in Iraq.

Through these acts and quiet gestures, we can honor their memory and reclaim our sense of togetherness.

Our own safety, our own security, depends upon our willingness to do what it takes to defend this Nation.