Obama: It's Been 'The Privilege Of My Life' To Serve As Commander In Chief

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters

KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Reuters) President Barack Obama said on Sunday it had been the 'privilege of my life' to serve as U.S. commander in chief and promised his continued gratitude and commitment to service members and their families during a Christmas Day visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

"Although this will be my last time addressing you as president, I want you to know that as a citizen, my gratitude will remain, and our commitment to standing by you every step of the way, that wont stop," Obama told several hundred people gathered in a mess hall decorated with Christmas trees and wreaths.

Obama said greeting service members and their families, some of whom held up cell phones for photos as he spoke, was one of his favorite traditions. He said that the day before, he called people deployed overseas, telling them Americans back at home understood they were fighting for freedom.

Obama, standing beside first lady Michelle Obama on a small platform, said when he leaves office in January, he will not be a stranger to those stationed in Hawaii, where he was born and still often spends vacations.

Read more: http://www.nationalmemo.com/obama-commander-in-chief/

[keithbvadu2]

1. While Trump holds our servicemen and women in disgust.

While Trump holds our servicemen and women in disgust.

He only likes those who were not captured.

How did he honor our military on Veterans Day?

No participation in any activities?

[Lurks Often]

5. Well the cadets at the Army-Navy game certainly seemed happy to see Trump

[keithbvadu2]

7. They are expected to be 'happy'.

[Lurks Often]

8. Or they really liked him, but since that doesn't fit your preconceptions, you'll never believe it.

[stonecutter357]

10. bull shit they Fuckin hate him just like we do.

[tenorly]

2. And it's been our privilege as citizens to have you there, Mr. President.

All the more so, knowing what's about to take your place.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

3. yes, truly.

[Paladin]

6. +1. (nt)

[lunatica]

4. I can't say goodbye

It's too final. I simply can't do it.

[Judi Lynn]

9. You are absolutely not alone. Seems like the darkest possible hour for our country. n/t

[wendyb]

15. cannot

I agree. Please. Do. Not. Go.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

11. It's been a privilege to have you as my President, sir!

[polmaven]

12. I am going to miss them both so very much!

They have been such wonderful examples to the world of what this country stands for.

[Initech]

13. Hey deplorables! This is how a real leader acts!

Do you think that Donald Trump will be that gracious when he leaves office? No he'll be like "Yeah I made America great again!".

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

14. I don't believe comrade Trump has a gracious bone in his body.

Braggart, bully, and boor.