Obama Uses Sasha & Malia in Response to Limbaugh Controversy Over Sandra Fluke

Speaking in response to conservative firebrand Rush Limbaugh's recent comments about Georgetown University agitator Sandra Fluke, President Obama used the opportunity to draw reference to his own daughters, Sasha and Malia, saying he would never "want them attacked or called horrible names" for simply being "good citizens."

Obama stated:

I can comment on the fact that all good folks can agree that the remarks that were made don’t have any place in the public discourse. And you know, the reason I called Ms. Fluke is because I thought about my daughters, and one of the things I want them to do as they get older is to engage in issues they care about, even ones I may not agree with them on. I want them to be able to speak their mind in a civil and thoughtful way... I do not want them attacked or called horrible names because they are being good citizens, and I wanted Sandra to know that I thought her parents should be proud of her, and that we want to send a message to all of our young people that being part of a democracy involves argument and disagreements and debate, and we want you to be engaged, and there’s a way to do it that doesn't involve you being demeaned and insulted, particularly when you are a private citizen.

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