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monmouth4

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8. He always gives a good speech but this one was a barn burner. Often interrupted with applause and

Reply to Drunken Irishman (Original post)

Wed Jun 29, 2016, 08:42 PM

Jun 2016

the cheers for four more years really surprised him. PM Trudeau was pleased with the reception our President received. He started off with praise for Gordy Howe and then one of the Canadian celebrities was in the audience and he bragged that many thought she was American..just to show how close the two nations are. It was an awesome speech and I will miss him terribly.

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Obama's speech to the Canadian Parliament ends with cheers of 'four more years'. [View all] Drunken Irishman Jun 2016 OP

hear hear. mopinko Jun 2016 #1

When the Speaker of the House was speaking I saw the Prez wipe away a few tears, and at the end.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2016 #2

If only... Scurrilous Jun 2016 #3

I wish! greatauntoftriplets Jun 2016 #4

It's been a nice 7 years I think treestar Jun 2016 #5

Crooks & Liars: Canadian Parliament Showers Love On Obama, Shouts 'Four More Years!' Tarheel_Dem Jun 2016 #6

How I wish we could. 3catwoman3 Jun 2016 #7

He always gives a good speech but this one was a barn burner. Often interrupted with applause and monmouth4 Jun 2016 #8

i wish JI7 Jun 2016 #9