I agree. For the President to make no comment at all would have been huge mistake. To comment and say he thought it went hunky-dory would also be a huge mistake. He spoke the truth, which is exactly what I have come to expect and RESPECT about the man.
the administration knew the score 15 minutes after the execution - that's why they hurried to make sure the body was properly handled, flying it to Tikrit.
in any case, this is behind us now. and I think this comment from the president sends the message to Maliki - YOU ARE A GOVERNMENT NOW, ACT LIKE ONE. and this is going to be the key concept iraq is going to have to demonstrate they can accomplish (or not) during this "surge", so we might as well set the tone early.
How about getting on with the WOT and Iran. I'll hold the RESPECT until we win this damned war.