I noticed even Fox News in a report from the WH (by Major Garrett, twice) characterized it as the beginning of his remarks. I saw the live version, unedited, and he did his prepared remarks first, including the shout-out, and only at the end, did he mention Fort Hood.....
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most Americans are upset, he turned it on and off.....like an actor. he should have separated the conference from his duty to the country to make an appropriate statement. it reeks of amateur hour.