Barack Obama actually said...

"We should adhere to those longstanding customs and norms, because they help protect the integrity of investigations."

"People who attack law enforcement officers are cowards."

"This is serious. This is about his legacy and your life. He's one of the only candidates out there actually talking about what this means to your future."

"This is about us. This is about me. Even if you're not -- I mean he doesn't say this explicitly. But it's pretty clear he's saying, even if you're not crazy about her, do it for me."