President Obama Embraced a Miracle Last Night

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President Barack Obama embraces retiring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., as members of Congress applaud before his State of the Union address. (AP/Saul Loeb)

[lunatica]

1. I love both of them

[malaise]

2. No he embraced someone who benefitted big time

from amazing scientists, doctors and therapists. We must give those who did the hard work their due.
And don't forget those who kept her alive at the scene of that horrific attack.

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3. miracle doctors

(good old contrarian DU)

[malaise]

5. LOL

You know my views on this miracle business

[MinervaX]

10. I agree, it's like people that call babies "miracles"

Yeah, when there are 7 billion "miracles walking around the word pretty much losses it's value. I don't believe in magic anyway.

[tinrobot]

11. You don't think she had anything to do with it?

Yes, medicine is wonderful, but the patient has a lot of grit, determination, and dare I say it... spirit.

[malaise]

13. Absolutely

[TexasTowelie]

4. The speech was wonderful, but that hug is what I'll remember from the SOTU gathering this year.

It was such a touching moment that it made this grown man cry.

Go Gabby! I hope that you achieve all of your goals in your recovery.

Thanks President Obama for reminding me why I'm voting for you again. I don't recall any other president being so sincere, compassionate and caring. The contrast among President Obama and the Republican candidates makes the choice obvious.

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6. hard to look at that picture long

. . . and not well-up a bit.

[NNN0LHI]

7. You are right

[TexasTowelie]

12. I actually saw the video footage where he stopped and talked with her for about 30 to 40 seconds.

President Obama looked so pleased to see her and to talk with her. He could have just moved along to give the speech, but instead he set the schedule--much to the anxiety of the media that were watching the clock.

I just saw on TV where the president congratulated Panetta for rescuing the two hostages from Somalia.

I think that the president hit a home run last night.

[BumRushDaShow]

8. She got a big bear hug!!

[madokie]

9. In my eyes Obama is a miracle

emphasis on IS

[SunsetDreams]

14. Bookmarked, I love this thread. Thank you nt

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