Barack Obama actually said...

"As the first African American elected as a State's attorney general and first African American U.S. Senator elected after reconstruction, Ed Brooke stood at the forefront of the battle for civil right..."

"Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Edward Brooke."

"The order takes additional steps to address North Korea's continued actions that threaten the United States and others."

"He paired his faith in God and faith in America to live a life of public service."