Obama Praises ‘The America I Know,’ Says Hillary Clinton Is The One To Lead It
Source: Huffington Post
President Barack Obama on Wednesday night told Americans they face a stark choice in November ― an unusual election that has raised “fundamental” questions “about who we are as a people,” and pitted one of the most qualified candidates in history, Hillary Clinton, against an untrustworthy con man, Donald Trump.
In a speech that was at turns emotional and blistering, Obama began with a recitation of his accomplishments in office ― reducing unemployment and saving the auto industry, passing health care reform, a nuclear agreement with Iran and the killing of Osama bin Laden.
He acknowledged problems that the country still faces ― people still struggling with bills, an epidemic of gun violence ― but he also professed his strong belief in the country’s ability to fix its problems.
“The America I know is full of courage and optimism and ingenuity,” Obama said, contrasting this vision with the dark, pessimistic message that came from the Republican convention in Cleveland last week.
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