And there were a whole lot of people, some maybe even in this room, that were telling you we should let the industry go bankrupt we should let it go. The auto rescue protected an iconic industry that represents the nation’s heart and soul. You know, his Recovery Act brought America back from a Great Recession. You said, “How can I look those people in the eye and leave anybody behind?” You weren’t about to do that. (Applause.)īecause I remember what you told me. And now, the Affordable Care Act is there permanently, and it’s even being improved on. Take the compromise” - we weren’t sure we could get anything done on ACA - “Think about the compromise” - you - you refused. When so many were telling him - including me, at one point - (laughter) - “Take the compromise. He never gave up on the simple truth that healthcare was a right for all Americans. You know, just go down the list of historic presidencies. It was always about doing what was right, literally. You know, no matter what the issue was, no matter how difficult, no matter what it was about, doing it - you never did it just the easy way - what the easy way out was. President, nothing could have prepared me better or more to become President of the United States than being at your side for eight years, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. There are few people I’ve ever known with more integrity, decency, and moral courage than Barack Obama.
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But so is this: With Barack as our President, we got up every day and went to work full of hope - for real full of purpose and excited about the possibility before us. The history books are full of stories about Presidents trying to bridge that gap - stories that include the burdens of the office, the difficult decisions, how the work is always serious and often solemn.Īnd all of that’s true. And as they say in Southern Delaware, “You done good, kid.” (Laughter.)Īnd President Kennedy once observed that “Every President must endure the gap between what he would like and what is possible.” He was right. Wilson, who - known affectionately as “Mama Kaye.” (Applause.) One of your best friends, and Malaia - and Malia and Sasha’s godmother. (Laughter.) It really is.Īnd it’s also good see Ms. (Applause.) It’s good to - it’s good to see you again, Mom. (Laughter.)Īnd - and I - and there’s someone else that I’d like to acknowledge tonight: Mrs. It includes members of your Cabinet and staff, some of whom were foolish enough to come work with me. Jill and I and Kamala and Doug are honored to host you and so many friends who have been part of this incredible journey. Thank you, John Rogers and the White House Historical Society.īarack and Michelle, welcome home.
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In addition to these, there are several small videos with further information and interviews in the documentaries, which will play if you press the enter button while the “Wireman” is shown in the window. “On an Island” dance remix video is available on the “Royal Albert Hall” sub-menu of the DVD, which includes bonus tracks from the Albert Hall, again wait about 20 seconds for a firework to play then select it with your DVD remote.A short video of David Gilmour playing the cümbüş, to view this watch the Main Menu of the DVD and wait about 25 seconds for a firework to appear, use your DVD remote to quickly select the firework (using the enter button), this will play the video.This only plays if “Dark Globe” is selected from the menu and will not play while using the “Play All” function. An acoustic version of “Echoes” which plays after the “Dark Globe” track (it will show if you fast forward past Dark Globe).There are at least three hidden videos (or “Easter Eggs”) on Disc 2 of the DVD, they are as follows: The DVD has subtitles for spoken portions of the DVD in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish. The Blu-ray version was released on 20 November 2007. The DVD version came out 17 September 2007 in the UK, Europe and Australia, and on 18 September 2007 in the US and Canada.
It has been released on both DVD and Blu-ray formats. The title is taken from a line in the song “On an Island”. Remember That Nightis a live concert recording of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s solo concerts at the Royal Albert Hall on 29, 30 & as part of his On an Island Tour.