Barack Obama actually said...

As a leader with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Marion helped advance the cause of civil rights for all.

During his decades in elected office in DC, he put in place historic programs to lift working people out of poverty, expand opportunity, and...

Through a storied, at times tumultuous life and career, he earned the love and respect of countless Washingtonians.

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Marion Barry.