Da', that's what he did say . . . [Arm-chair presidents are laughable . . . don't you agree?!]
"I am troubled by the initial news stories. I am mindful that there is a thorough investigation going on. If, in fact, the laws were broken, there will be punishment. I know this: I've talked to General Pete Pace about the subject, who is a proud Marine, and nobody is more concerned about these allegations than the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps is full of men and women who are honorable people who understand rules of war. And if, in fact, these allegations are true, the Marine Corps will work hard to make sure that that culture, that proud culture will be reinforced, and that those who violated the law, if they did, will be punished."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/05/20060531-1.html
"....there is a thorough investigation going on."
That would have been plenty!