Obama Issues a Statement on Long's Death

I posted previously on how Obama had not made a statement on Long's murder (Berman Post: Obama Silent on Long's Murder). I can now tell you that he has made a statement. Still, it was a rather long delay considering how quickly Obama responded to Tiller's murder. Obama's statement on Long's murder also seems rather mild compared to his statement on Tiller's murder.

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/06/03/finally-obamas-limp-statement-on-the-jihadi-attack-in-arkansas

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The White House finally got around to releasing a statement on the jihadi attack against our troops at the Arkansas military recruitment center.

Here is the entire statement:

“I am deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence against two brave young soldiers who were doing their part to strengthen our armed forces and keep our country safe. I would like to wish Quinton Ezeagwula a speedy recovery, and to offer my condolences and prayers to William Long’s family as they mourn the loss of their son.”

“Senseless?” It made perfectly good sense to a vengeful Muslim convert jihadi bent on “killing as many people in the Army as he could.”

For contrast, here is Obama’s full statement on the Tiller murder, issued just hours after the shooting:

I am shocked and outraged by the murder of Dr. George Tiller as he attended church services this morning. However profound our differences as Americans over difficult issues such as abortion, they cannot be resolved by heinous acts of violence."

Past related posts on Long's murder:
Berman Post: Soldier Gunned Down at At Military Recruiting Center in Arkansas
Berman Post: Obama Silent on Long's Murder
Berman Post: John Gibson - 'If O'Reilly is Responsible For Tiller's Murder Olbermann is Responsible For Long's Murder'
Berman Post: Daris Long Interviewed on His Son's Death

Past related posts on Tiller's murder:
Berman Post: George Tiller Shot Dead: "George Tiller"
Berman Post: Bill O'Reilly on George Tiller's Murder
Berman Post: Warren Hern - "The Main Difference Between The American Anti-Abortion Movement And The Taliban is About 8,000 Miles"
Berman Post: Olbermann Blames O'Reilly And Fox News For Tiller's Murder
Berman Post: John Gibson - 'If O'Reilly is Responsible For Tiller's Murder Olbermann is Responsible For Long's Murder'