Barack Obama actually said...

"So now is the time for healing."

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

"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."

"I'm very grateful to them, and I know that those who were trapped on that mountain are extraordinarily grateful as well."