Barack Obama actually said...

"I hope that the appeals court will consider all relevant factors, including the background of this troubling case, in determining what, if any, punishment is appropriate for this young man."

"I opposed the war in Iraq."

"we are good stewards of our environment."

"I once again call on the Department of Justice to fully investigate this case to see if the civil rights of all these young men have been violated by our criminal justice system."