Governor Romney seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later. And as president, one of the things I’ve learned is you can’t do that. That, you know, it’s important for you to make sure that the statements that you make are backed up by the facts. And that you’ve thought through the ramifications before you make ‘em.
— President Barack Obama, speaking to CBS News’ Steve Kroft, dismissing Mitt Romney’s absurd claim that his administration was sympathizing with the terrorists and rabblerousers who attacked American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt.