Barack Obama actually said...

"These actions are being undertaken in coordination with the Iraqi government."

"I authorized the U.S. Armed Forces to conduct targeted air strikes to support operations by Iraqi forces to recapture the Mosul Dam."

"There is never an excuse for violence against police for, for those who would use this tragedy as a cover for vandalism or looting. There's also no excuse for a police to use excessive force against p..."

"Put simply, we all need to hold ourselves to a high standard, particularly those of us in positions of authority."