Barack Obama actually said...

"Michelle and I extend our thanks to Senator Kohl for his years of service to our Nation."

"Public safety officers are heroes who risk their lives to keep our families and communities safe."

"the uprising that we have seen occur, the peaceful demonstrations for greater political freedoms and democracy and prosperity in the region, I think are in many ways a repudiation of the ideology of a..."

"We will always remember the selfless courage shown by police officers, fire fighters, and first responders."