With Holy Cross Cathedral packed with first responders , families of victims , political luminaries past and present , and members of the public , Obama called Thursday 's interfaith service a chance to `` mourn and measure our loss . '' Obama has had to offer words to a grieving nation on several occasions . The president said he was "heartbroken" by the shooting and offered his condolences for those who were killed.
Obama has had to offer words to a grieving nation on several occasions . The president said he was "heartbroken" by the shooting and offered his condolences for those who were killed.