Former president Obama speaks at the University of Illinois

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[fuadalsakkaf]

One of the strongest public speeches in American history.

[sambris]

So refreshing to listen to someone eloquent enough to exceed a 140 characters limit without losing focus.

[Amanning]

Coherent, intelligent, on point, classy... All the things a president should be that we totally took for granted

[luciarojas]

Historical Speech! For the whole world! Wow!!

[barnstar]

I am not from America, but I was moved by Obama's speeches and slept a little bit better knowing that someone like him was looking out for the free world.

[ashleymistletoe]

most media has intentionally or unintentionally missed the gist of obama's speech: unity, not separation, and focus on only his comments (not even attacks as they said) on trump. obama is too wise, too early, too far, too sane, for america.

[robertdailey]

Obama's speech starts at 28:45. You're welcome.

[mkpoutoedet]

I was in the hall of UOI, Urbana-Champaign in 2015-2016 for a conference. Great to see president Obama speaking there.

[kdr-bc]

Have to say, I used to be envious of you guys having Obama when we had Cameron in the prime Ministers seat. What an articulate, intelligent and relatable man. A true gentleman in every sense of the word, no wonder America was a revered country - the envy of others! Then you chose Why America???

[denrico]

Not gonna pretend I didn't tear up at times during this speech. It should go down in history. He is right. He's right about so many things but he's right when he says that we are in an era that is different and critical. Please vote.

[Supahsalami]

Everytime I hear Obama speaking I feel inspired to move to the US. If you guys produce these kind of people and this message I feel emboldened to chase my beliefs. Thank you America for fighting the fight.

[tonycorte]

So happy to be reminded what a President is supposed to sound like

[placitas]

This is what a real President sound like. God I miss him.

[douglaslloydbuchholz]

How I miss a leader like Obama who clearly understands the meaning of LOVE, KINDNESS, HUMANITY, and CHARACTER, INTEGRITY etc ... someone with INTELLIGENCE. And can actually say "anonymous" without effort in a speech.

[uniqueuniverse]

Today we were once again reminded of what a President is suppose to sound like when speaking, and Conveying ideas to a nation. we’ve been so dumb down by this current administration and their lack of intellect, that we are refreshed.

[MissLuella]

Well goddam Mr President.... it's so good to see you speak out

[tjay]

He is so missed.. Speaking as an outsider. All the trust in the US from the rest of the world that he build up after the Bush years fell to the floor when Trump was elected. And it has only gotten worse since. I know most americans are very nice people. Please give us faith in you guys again in the midterms and in 2020

[los]

Charisma and intelligence. This is what a president and like other more sound like. What happened to U.S.

[DOLPHIN]

A President that can speak!!! Oh my God!!!!

[lawrencegaceta]

A voice that speaks of hope, challenges to overcome, and that "our success is based on our merits and content of our character not by the our color, worship, or last names." TY, we needed to hear this.