02/08/2012
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Today I stand with those who stand for justice in Jena."
"Americans of all ages, from high school seniors to senior citizens, are tired of being divided by Washington politicians looking to score political points."
"I renew my call for the District Attorney to drop the excessive charges filed in this case."
"When a noose hangs from a schoolyard tree in the 21st century and young men are treated in a way that is not equal nor just, it is not just an offense to the people of Jena or to the African-American ..."