President Obama has finally spoken out about the tragic shooting of 17 year-old Trayvon Martin.

The President stressed sadness and sympathy for the ordeal Martin’s family has been forced to endure, explaining “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.

Obama stressed the importance of “soul-searching,” and of taking seriously a thorough investigation into the events surrounding his death.

Check out his comments below:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAPtUfOs7Gs&feature=youtu.be

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