05/05/2014
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of U.K. citizen David Haines by the terrorist group ISIL."
"The best way to defeat a group like ISIL isn't by sending a large number of American combat forces to wage a ground war in the heart of the Middle East."
"The United States stands shoulder to shoulder tonight with our close friend and ally in grief and resolve."
"13 years after our country was attacked, we continue to stand tall and proud, because we are Americans and we don't give in to fear."