Barack Obama actually said...

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

"There's never an excuse for violence against police or for those who would use this tragedy as a cover for vandalism or looting."

"The United States is committed to work with Liberia, Sierra Leone, and other international partners to contain the outbreak."

"We commend Prime Minister Maliki for his decision to support Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi in his efforts to form a new government in line with the Iraqi constitution."