Obama Calls Gates, Arresting Officer

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehvSP9zca1Y&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Freader%2Fview%2F&feature=player_embedded&w=260] In surprise appearance Friday, president says he phoned Sgt. Crowley to clarify remarks, White House announces he called Gates immediately after. Tells reporters his comments unintentionally contributed to "ratcheting up" of media attention, hopes it will be a "teachable moment." READOUT OF GATES CALL: Get it here. KEY QUOTES FROM APPEARANCE: Read them here. FULL REMARKS: Read them here. VIDEO: Watch it above.