Barack Obama actually said...

I commend the Prime Minister for his steadfast leadership and efforts to reach peace, stability, and consensus in Lebanon.

I stress the importance of the work of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon as a means to help end the era of political assassinations with impu...

We cannot and will not be passive in the face of such violence.

I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today and will stand by you tomorrow.