President Obama Pays Tribute To His Family In His Emotional Farewell Speech
How could it be otherwise, the farewell to Barack Obama has been most exciting. During the 50 minutes that his last speech lasted, the still President of the United States recalled each of the most significant moments of his eight-year tenure, as well as those people who have been by his side unconditionally. of the. Without a doubt, the most emotional moment of the night was when he dedicated a few words to his beloved daughters, Malia and Sasha, whom he thanked for their love and kindness, but especially when he spoke about his beloved wife, Michelle Obama, who, As he explained, he took on a job he had never asked for and made the White House the home of all Americans.
Barack Obama referred to the First Lady, not only as his wife and mother of his daughters, but as his best friend, something that was demonstrated time and again in each of his appearances, where the love and complicity between husband and woman became evident. “You have played a role that you did not ask for and you did it your way, with elegance, courage, style and good humor ... You made the White House a place that belongs to everyone. The new generations have higher goals because you have been their model ”, said the President visibly moved, to the point that he had to stop his speech and then finish by saying:“ You make me feel proud and you make the country feel proud too ” . Meanwhile, her eldest daughter, Malia, listened to him sitting next to her mother and unable to contain the tears that ran down her face without stopping. Sasha's absence drew attention from the first moment, and there were many theories around that until a senior government official explained that the reason was because the 15-year-old had an exam the next day.
Referring to his daughters, Barack Obama continued his speech by saying: “Under the strangest circumstances, you have become wonderful, intelligent, beautiful young women, but you are also generous, loving and full of passion. They have borne, apparently easily, the heavy burden of these eight years. Of everything I have done in my life, what I am most proud of is being his father ”, he expressed excitedly.
For her part, Michelle Obama took to social networks to express the pride she feels towards her husband and her life partner. Posting an old family photograph, the First Lady wrote the following words: "So proud of POTUS (President of the United States) and all we have accomplished together. What an incredible journey filled with remarkable people. I love you, Barack."
