05/11/2011
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Americans of all faiths and beliefs must stand together to protect our democracy and strengthen our country as a whole."
"We need to reconsider whether 20-year, 30-year, life sentences for nonviolent crimes is the best way for us to solve these problems."
"We have to consider whether this is the smartest way for us to both control crime and rehabilitate individuals."
"I am certainly hopeful that down the road Iran takes a new path towards more acceptance within the international community."