Obama asks the DNC's credentials committee to grant the states full votes at its Aug. 24 meeting. Read Obama's letter here.
"Democrats in Florida and Michigan must know that they are full partners and colleagues in our historic mission to reshape Washington and lead our country in a new direction."
The committee responds: "This matter will be the top priority" at the Aug. 24 meeting. Read response.
The states had been penalized by the DNC for holding their primaries before the authorized date.
