White House: Obama 'Condemns' Vick's Crime

Yes, President Obama did applaud the Philadelphia Eagles’ owner for giving Michael Vick a chance—but the White House is soothing any ruffled feathers by clarifying that he “condemns” the quarterback’s crimes, a spokesman tells the Huffington Post. Obama “does think that individuals who have paid for their crimes should have an opportunity to contribute to society again.” His call to Jeffrey Lurie, however, was chiefly about alternative energy use at the Eagles’ stadium.