Hours after Bradley Manning’s sentencing, a group of activists gathered outside the White House to demand that President Obama grant the pardon request.

Protester: “I was not surprised, but I was horrified, heartbroken, disappointed. It was horrible to hear that sentence.”

Dr. Margaret Flowers: “We’re here to, one, be in solidarity with Bradley Manning, who was sentenced today to 35 years in prison for reporting war crimes, and, two, we’re here to send a message to President Obama.”