Speaking at the G20 Summit in China Monday, President Obama weighed in on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the National Anthem before games, saying the "young man" is simply exercising his constitutional rights. Obama also said Kaepernick's actions are hard for military members and those who have served to "get past." "My understanding at least is that heÂs exercising his constitutional right to make a statement," Obama said. "If nothing else what heÂs done is heÂs generated more conversation around some topics that need to be talked about." "As a general matter when it comes to the...
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