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13. I am so with smartypants and the way she feels about President Obama..

Sun Mar 8, 2015, 03:04 AM

Mar 2015

"After he won the Iowa caucus, I noticed that there was something special about this man, Barack Obama. I really started paying attention. The more I saw, the more impressed I became."

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"So maybe I'll have more to say about this speech later. For now, I'm simply reveling in gratitude that I've been fortunate enough to live through this moment when we not only have our first African American President, but he also happens to be an amazing human being...and my hero."

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President Obama and the First Lady tour the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Ala.

1:56 PM - 7 Mar 2015 53 Retweets 42 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/03/07/the-presidents-selma-speech/

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Some Personal Reflections on President Obama's Speech Today [View all] sheshe2 Mar 2015 OP

I hear you, his presidency has cost many in many ways, progress is hard NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #1

I have aunts and cousins who dropped me and no longer I speak to me. I am so relieved. They monmouth4 Mar 2015 #2

The closest relative I have on the planet is someone who is using Obama's success against me NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #14

Lucky for me I am from a family of Democrats. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #4

"an amazing human being" handmade34 Mar 2015 #3

Handmade, how are you?! sheshe2 Mar 2015 #5

Definitely. calimary Mar 2015 #8

From his keynote speech sheshe2 Mar 2015 #9

I remember that line SO well. calimary Mar 2015 #15

The speech today was solid gold. brer cat Mar 2015 #6

Sorry I missed it in real time. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #7

There are those who have tried, and continue to try, to do everything they can to tear him down. NYC Liberal Mar 2015 #10

You response, so perfect. I thank you NYC Libereal. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #11

I think every great president comes along just when they're needed. NYC Liberal Mar 2015 #12

I am so with smartypants and the way she feels about President Obama.. Cha Mar 2015 #13

I know what you mean Cha. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #17

You know, it isn't just Obama. yallerdawg Mar 2015 #16

he was in the moment while giving this speech hopemountain Mar 2015 #18