In an interview the President was doing for 60 Minutes the President was asked about Mitt Romney's attacks on his handling of events in Egypt and Libya killing three Foreign Service officers including the Ambassador.
Obama: Romney shoots first, aims later
"There's a broader lesson to be learned here," Mr. Obama told "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft. "And I think -- you know, 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."
Asked if Romney's attacks were irresponsible, the president replied, "I'll let the American people judge that.
The President was right, the American people will judge Mr. Romney's rash opportunistic attacks on the President's handling of this tragic situation.