Barack Obama actually said...

There is never an excuse for violence against police for, for those who would use this tragedy as a cover for vandalism or looting. There's also no excuse for a police to use excessive force against peaceful protests or to throw protesters in jail for lawfully exercising their first amendment rights.

Context

President Obama calls for accountability on both sides regarding the use of force.

08/14/2014

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