Gutsy call: Obama ducks question on Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, feigns concern about human rights

Pres. Obama is aware of "press reports" about the blind Chinese dissident. But will not confirm he is under US protection.

— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) April 30, 2012

"I’m aware of the press reports," Pres Obama says of Chen Guangcheng, "but I'm not going to makle a statement on the issue."

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 30, 2012

But Pres Obama also made clear that every time the US & China meet, the issue of human rights comes up.

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 30, 2012

@markknoller "Obama. . made clear that every time the US & China meet, the issue of human rights comes up." After he asks for another loan.

— MikeBates (@MikeBates) April 30, 2012

And goes away RT @eliselabottcnn: Obama: won't bite on Chen but said "every time we talk with China, the issue of human rights comes up."

— James Joyner (@DrJJoyner) April 30, 2012