“Well, why (were) we sure that the authorities in Florida (were) not investigating?” he asked. “Why are we sure that they’re not on top of it?” They are black law enforcement authorities and officials, he added, that are very concerned about this case. “The idea that Al Sharpton or the Congressional Black Caucus needs to yell and scream for the law enforcement authorities to do their job, I find offensive.”
“This guy as a neighborhood watch captain, was concerned about crime .. and according to Florida law, you don’t have to retreat. You can stand your ground and fight back. And apparently that’s what this guy (Zimmerman) did.”
