Yes, he really said that.
Via DC Examiner:
“I hardly think that you’ve seen any excessive celebration.” President Obama said today when asked by a reporter about the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden and the campaign’s use of the event.
He added: “As far as my personal role and what other folks would do, I just recommend that everybody take a look at people’s previous statements whether or not they thought it was appropriate to go into Pakistan and take out bin Laden.”