The snark is inappropriate.
As I understand it, this law requires Columbia to not release the records unless a waiver is signed. No exceptions in the law for politicians, or because the media wants the info.
Actually, the snark may be appropriate for Obama, but not for Columbia.
My brother's adopted son attended a University of Wisconsin branch extension. He called to inquire as to how his son was doing and they blew him off, saying that students had a right to privacy. He went ballistic, saying "you seem to find the checks I write for tuition acceptable." They didn't budge an inch.
Turns out the kid was out "clubbing" every night and bombed out with failing grades. His "counselor" was covering for him and they wound up moving to Florida together. My brother was left holding the bag.
Regards,
GtG