President Obama Delivers Eulogy at Charleston Shooting Funeral of Clementa Pinckney [FULL SPEECH] | Tokyo
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Obama eulogizes pastor in Charleston shooting. Obama sings Amazing Grace at funeral of Charleston shooting victim Clementa Pinckney. Washington (CNN) President Barack Obama on Friday eulogized the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of the victims in last week's church massacre, calling him a "man of God who lived by faith." "We are here today to remember a man of God who lived by faith," Obama said. "A man who believed in things not seen. A man who believed there were better days ahead, off in the distance. A man of service who persevered knowing full well he would not receive all those things he was promised, because he believed his efforts would provide a better life for those who followed." The President's remarks both memorialized the victims and touched upon the current controversy surrounding the Confederate flag and what he said was a need for more gun control in the wake of the tragedy. "By taking down that flag we express God's grace," he said. Obama finished his remarks by breaking into song, leading the assembled in a rendition of "Amazing Grace." Friday's funeral service for Pinckney isn't the first time Obama delivered a high-profile eulogy, and with a year and a half remaining in office, it may not be the last. But when the President stood in historic downtown Charleston to remember the slain pastor and eight others shot down in their church last week, his speech moved beyond just grief for the victims -- Obama stepped directly into a national conversation about race in which he plays a central role. President Barack Obama ended his at times solemn, at times rousing eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed along with eight other African-American churchgoers last week, by leading the congregation in “Amazing Grace.” After repeating those words, “Amazing Grace,” several times, the president paused before launching into the song as the mourners joined him.
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A Great Great leader of the history of mankind.
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A dim and anxious future is made darker as you begin to witness the good man to whom we must bid farewell...
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The best eulogy I have ever seen!
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I don't imagine Trump doing this, he won't, and it doesn't matter. President Obama is a once off, once in a generation leader for which we will never see again. He and his family deserve nothing but an enjoyable and fruitful life after their long public service. Thanks man.
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amazing grace
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Who's still watching this today?
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Certainly the saddest day of the AME Church. Imaginable acts against praying people. Saints of God our father called you home. Thank you Pres. Obama for your outstanding service to all of America. Blessings to All.
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Best President in History and took over the worst mess in 80 yrs from Republicans. He has class, and he thinks before he talks unlike the mess we are now in. Wish he could stay another term.
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Excellent!
But interrupted by an Urban Carry 2 gun holster ad inserted by YouTube... -
ahem, yeah, ahem, ahem, hmm,yeah, ahem. Angry Obama" shut up"
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Amazing grace amazing president. In the Netherlands I saw rev . Martin Luther King on television. I was 10 years old. His spirit is still alive.
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the Bible says o so that the devil is the father of lies, when blind people guide blind people, revelation 20: 10 is perfect for those who work for the enemy.
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my god i can't believe all the thumbs up for this asshole who has spent more $$ than all other american presidents COMBINED including bush - who prosecuted more whistleblowers than all other presidents COMBINED and who made healthcare less affordable than ever for most middle class americans... this asshole hollowed out the american economy and the next few years will be when we'll all be forced to PAY for his sins in a big BIG way ... a quick preview http://www.usdebtclock.org
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AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
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It's not the last time we see this man 🖖🏻❤️
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When does he recite guest house? Doesn't he do that in this?
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By God's grace, opinions can be expressed freely today. We see and hear all the hate towards Obama, but we still believe that this great nation has never seen such a high caliber of presidential material as witnessed in this man. Yes, even after the opposing party has been blinded by hatred to say NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, and NO to everything he stood for, he looks like a real champion. What a man!
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I should add Obama is very popular in Europe; In my UK (where, incidentally, we all loathe Tony Blair for being Dubya's poodle).
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Brilliant, his finest speech.