Barack Obama actually said...

"Despite their broken hearts, the families of these warriors are full of love and they continue to serve their communities and comfort our troops, veterans, and other military families."

"The opportunity to speak to President Putin directly is something that President Obama will embrace in this bilat."

"I hope that Congress chooses to keep our Government open and operating so that heroes like this can keep working to extinguish disease and ignite hope wherever it is needed most."

"It would be irresponsible to not have a face-to-face encounter and to not directly address with President Putin our positions and concerns on these two issues."