"We are capable of change." —David Shaw - Edinburg, Texas
Q: If you could tell VICE's audience anything, what would you say? A: Keep an open mind. —Johnny Harris - Oklahoma City
"We all have families out there and they are doing this time with us." —Inmate at FCI El Reno
We asked three inmates who had met the president what the experience had been like. They all agreed it had been surreal.
"This country is about second chances." —Jesus Chavez - El Paso, Texas
"I have hopes of creating a youth outreach program or community center for teens once I get out." —Timothy Jordan - Mclean, Texas