Barack Obama actually said...

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

We should ask ourselves if we're doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that claims too many lives across this country on a daily...

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

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