President Obama: Sandy Hook ‘Was The Worst Day Of My Presidency’

[cal04]

In a rare Sunday appearance on NBC's "Meet The Press," President Obama offered some additional thoughts on the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting.

"That was the worst day of my presidency, and it's not something I want to see repeated," Obama said, saying the tragedy hit close to home.

The president said new gun control laws won't happen if the public doesn't speak up and demand them. He was wary of the push to deal with the problem of school shootings by arming teachers and faculty.

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[madokie]

1. I have to say I agree with him

[spanone]

2. let's hope the people can shout over the corporate money of the NRA

gun lobbying is big money

[quinnox]

3. whether Obama really cried or not

He did all the right things regarding this incident. I don't care if the tears were an act or genuine and think it is besides the point.

[arthritisR_US]

4. Did this tragedy bring you to tears? n/t

[quinnox]

5. somewhat

I can't recall if tears actually fell, but I did feel the shock and horror of the story.

[arthritisR_US]

6. I have no doubt your feelings were genuine as

were the Presidents' tears

[appleannie1]

7. I was in the hospital and saw doctors and nurses cry that day. He is a father. His tears were real.

[FarPoint]

8. I was deeply affected by this catastrophe

Depressed...shut down for days. It placed a damper on my holiday spirit. I believe this event stunned all holiday shopping, not the hyped physical cliff jargon.

I want gun control NOW!