Barack Obama:

"I don't want to quell anger. I think people are right to be angry. I'm angry. What I want to do, though, is channel our anger in a constructive way."

While Mr. Obama never explicitly said how he believed that anger should be channeled, he essentially suggested that Americans should follow his lead: let off a little steam and move on.

Colin Powell, from years ago:

Get mad, then get over it.

The Shoveller:

We struck down evil with the mighty sword of teamwork and the hammer of not bickering.

Jules Winnfield:

The truth is you're the weak. And I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm tryin' real hard to be a shepherd.

As the Public Simmers, Obama Lets Off Steam