Watch Barack Obama's full speech on the George Floyd protests in the United States

"There's something different here": Former U.S. president Barack Obama looked back at protests in the 1960s, saying the current demonstrations are far more representative of American society.


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[Mark_Chandler]

instead of blaming, he has solutions ...miss this dude

[hanansalah]

Almost felt like we had a real president for a hot minute

[Karl-pcck]

Its so sad that we are still experiencing this type of issues in 2020. UNBELIEVABLE

[jennprance]

I dont live in the USA but would like to send my sincerest condolences to the Floyd family. Such a tragic loss may he rest in peace. It's time for change. We all deserve EQUALITY. I myself am heartbroken to learn how African American men woman and children have had to live their lives generation after generation. I dont understand why someone back in the 1600 s thought they could treat another fellow human being like this. We are not in the 1600s anymore and it's time for everyone's mindset to change. Justice for Mr. Floyd and so many others needs to happen. Now

[xminski-]

When the current president can’t do his job so the previous one has to step in

[sandrapinto]

I’m not even American and I wished he was still the president. This guy is pure class! He’s politely, articulate and extremely intelligent. The same cannot be said about the thug currently in charge 🤦🏽‍♀️

[jenniferfaulhaber]

This is how you speak to the Country in times of trouble. You don't ignore the family's grief and threaten protesters with violence.

[tyfrey_]

I want you to know your speaking cures anxiety, president obama

[speakingofhumanity]

I love how it says “president Obama” like yes still claim that title. You are still my president.

[denisecrimecakes]

Obama's saying everything that our president should have been saying!!! Thank you for this Obama our country needs this right now!!

[snail]

Im canadian and i would still want him to be your president

[diegoortega]

I wish Obama could still be our president 😞

[nOmAY]

Hearing Obama speak is like getting a basket of rolls from Texas road house.
Hearing trump speak is like getting an expired McDonald's burger with flat soda

[ImGhilly]

Love from The Netherlands, wish you all the leader you deserve again.

[kuwait]

the issues this president had to work on at the time was immense, and it showed. it aged him aggressively. hold back and rethink your opinion on why he didn't do enough. there was a lot on his plate. dire national and world issues.

[ginocasagrande]

I miss Obama as present times are not the same

[jazzautourdumonde]

In this kind of chaos, right listening, understanding, empathy and communication like this one, can generate some progress for peace...
Congratulation to the police officers who dared to say sorry...let's not generalise everybody and may those lessons be heard and create a bright future for everyone, everywhere, no matter the colour, culture or religion. "If every eight year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation" (Quote from the Dalai Lama)

[jmichovich]

We love you. Thank you for your leadership and class.

[KnialPiper]

Can you imagine a world where Trump was able to remember George's family' members names ? Me neither

[princesasonica]

What a wondeefully educated, empathic and constructive speech. Thank you for your leaderahip Mr Obama.