This morning I was making breakfast for my family while listening to Obama's speech live from Cairo. At first, I went about my chores partially focused on his words. As the speech progressed, I found myself standing still and just listening to the radio. What a powerful and moving speech.
When I returned home from work today, I watched it on youtube and took it all in again. I can't explain how moved I was to hear our leader speaking so thoughtfully and respectfully to the Arab world. I have a good number of Arab/Iranian and Muslim friends and acquaintances. Living in this country can be very painful for them -- even though they are as American as I am. Obama's remarks started a healing process we haven't known since 9/11. Salam.
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And isn't it refreshing to feel good about the direction our government's headed in for a change?
I listened to part of the speech before I left for work. And left knowing that he would speak coherently and wouldn't end up on Jon Stewart in the evening for some social gaffe. What a relief!!
i agree, but i am really distressed about his administration's support of the Defense of Marriage Act. What's up with that?!?
I thought he was remarkable. I hated hearing the spin doctors spewing their criticism so whenever they were on, I simply turned them off.
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