Barack Obama actually said...

"The value of peaceful protests, activism, organizing is it reminds the society this is not yet done."

"I can't think of a better choice, because the courage, skill, professionalism that they display every single day makes me very proud."

"Not just because, as President, you're always responsible for what happens in this country and you've got to be part of the solution, not part of the problem, but because of my particular experiences ..."

"This is not only personal for me, because of who I am and who Michelle is and who are family members are and what our experiences are, but as President, I consider this to be one of the most important..."