US President Barack Obama has said that the concerns of protestors in Ferguson, Missouri are 'rooted in realities' and 'not just made up'.
Making the comments as part of an address to community leaders in Chicago about immigration reform on Tuesday, Mr. Obama said that the anger of the demonstrators in Ferguson is about a real and deep-seated problem:
IN: The frustrations that...
OUT:... just made up
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President Obama also drew attention to the non-violent demonstrations that took place across America in response to the verdict:
IN: But what we...
OUT: ...conversations to have
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The President drew applause when he said he would support those who wanted to work constructively to improve things:
IN: So my message...
OUT: ...work with them(applause)
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Mr. Obama said the Attorney General will be setting up meetings nationwide to try and improve trust in communities:
IN: I've instructed Attorney...
OUT: ...in this country
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