Barack Obama actually said...
No, I don't think Mr. Snowden was a patriot. The fact is Mr. Snowden is charged with three felonies. If in fact, he believes what he did was right, then, like every American citizen, he can come here, appear before the court with a lawyer, and make his case.
Context
Obama expresses his view that Edward Snowden is not a patriot and emphasizes the legal consequences he faces.
08/08/2013