FULL SPEECH: Barack Obama’s full speech at the DNC

The former president spoke during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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[armandocedeno]

Obama remains one of the greatest speakers of all time

[JBoog-hkcj]

“Don’t boo, VOTE!” The way he shut that down, chefs kiss!

[reyennarhel]

Listening to Obama speak is one of the few times I don't feel ashamed to be American.

[NAV-tvxf]

He has definitely not lost his touch. Bravo.

[nickwait]

This is what a president looks, sounds and acts like. No absurdly crazy rants.. just pure class and a message from the heart. This man is a legend.

[aloynium]

After all these years, still so sharp, smart, empathetic, and eloquent. Just amazing.

[samm]

Damn! I gotta admit, I'd missed listening to a competent politician speak fluently.
Respect Barack 🫡

[dteed]

Im not a fan of his politics, but by GOD, that man is a master orator. He makes me forget the red vs. blue nonsense. Refreshing.

[jaimeterrazas]

Is always refreshing to hear an intelligent and coherent speech delivered by the Obamas…

[jameskim]

Bro understood the assignment and brought that energy 😂😂😂😂

[pablol.stetzkamp]

“We chase the approval of strangers on our phones” lol obama what a legend

[lenewright]

This is how a true leader speaks, no name calling, no lieing no words of hate, not some fool trying to tell us how bad our country is without him... this is what we need now more than ever... someone who sees us all as Americans, not us vs them...leave that for the football field...😊

[dmcyicq]

His ability to communicate publicly is possibly beyond equal by anyone living. The way he wraps it all up in an effortless charisma is just a bonus.

[sinanlecun]

like him or not. but admit that this guy is a real speaker

[stephentolfo]

Still remember with goosebumps his inaugural speech from my car on lunch break in Canada. Please America, give me that again. The world needs you.

[nduncan]

Oh my word. I have missed this. Michelle and Barack giving speeches and just talking to us like family. The intelligence, the poise, it registering and making sense upon the people. Not lying, bullying, tearing us down. No windmills, sharks, stealing others speeches just being relatable. What a sheer pleasure to hear them speak.

[mainsonjb]

I’m Registered Republican in Texas here. Great speech President Obama ! It's sad to see that my party has become a cult of personality. I just can't vote for a candidate that has no respect for the rule of law or democracy. I will be voting for the Democratic Party this year. #HarrisWalz2024

[Justin]

I had a speech writing professor in college who used to show clips of Obama’s speeches.

In spite of not agreeing with him on much, he was adamant that he was one of the greatest communicators in history, and likely the most articulate and charismatic President we’ve ever seen.

[AmySmith-pifm]

Very inspirational. Very knowledgeable. Very mindful. ICONIC 💙

[Pete_Finch]

Dude has never given a bad speech, I can't believe I got to hear him speak like this for 8 years as President. I really took it for granted at the time