Barack Obama actually said...

I just wanted to express, on behalf of the American people, our deepest sympathies for the incredible and tragic loss that's taken place.

We have also joined together to urge North Korea to address the systemic and gross human rights violations being perpetrated on its people.

We have to present a strong, forceful alliance, and we have to prepare for any eventuality.

We are prepared to take further actions in response to North Korean provocations and its refusal to fulfill its international commitments re...