"Oh Yes We Did!": President Barack Obama Delivers His Farewell Address
It's so hard to say goodbye! Last night OUR President, Barack Obama delivered his farewell address to a jam-packed audience in his hometown and the place that launched his political career : Chicago.
During his speech, the president thanked his supporters and staff, his family and Vice President Joe Biden. He also reminded us all of the accomplishments of his administration, from passing health care to killing Osama Bin Laden.
President Obama also talked about the future ahead and eluded to some of the controversy surrounding President-Elect, Donald Trump.
He called for Americans to remain on guard against the "weakening of the values that make us who we are."
"That's why I reject discrimination against Muslim-Americans who are just as patriotic as we are," he said.
Some of the more heartfelt moments were when Obama discussed his family: wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia.
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"For the past 25 years you have not only been my wife and mother of my children, you have been my best friend," he told Michelle, pausing to wipe his eye.
"You took on a role you didn't ask for and you made it your own with grace and with grit and with style and with humor."
Despite the blatant differences between Obama and Trump, he said he is committed to a smooth transition to the next administration.
"In 10 days, the world will witness a hallmark of our democracy: the peaceful transfer of power from one freely-elected president to the next," Obama said.
"I committed to President-Elect Trump that my administration would ensure the smoothest possible transition, just as President Bush did for me."
He also called for Americans, particularly those who are disappointed in the direction of the country, to become more involved in public life.
"If you're tired of arguing with strangers on the internet, try to talk with one in real life," Obama said. "If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing. If you're disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself." (Courtesy of ABC7.com)
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