Barack Obama actually said...

"There are people who have gone through tough times, they've made mistakes."

"There has been interest from Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill who recognize the opportunity that exists both to make our criminal justice system more fair and our communities more safe by ref..."

"The urgency of climate change requires us to transition faster to a clean energy economy."

"The Federal Government, I believe, should not use criminal history to screen out applicants before we even look at their qualifications."