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A season of giving, a sense of common purpose
A season of giving, a sense of common purpose
In this week’s weekly address, President-elect Barack Obama calls on Americans to honor our service men and women and to think of those Americans being hurt by our sluggish economy. “This season of giving should also be a time to renew a sense of common purpose and shared ...
 12/24/08 President-elect Obama's Weekly Address (video)
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12/24/08 President-elect Obama's Weekly Address (video)
youtube.com — In the final weekly address of 2008, President-elect Barack Obama calls for the season of giving to... also be a season of common purpose and shared citizenship. (more) 12/24/08 President-elect Obama's Weekly Address (video)
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Wednesday's Mini-Report
Political Animal — ... on holiday history. * Obama delivered his weekly radio address early, making a worthwhile holiday message : "This season of giving should also be a time to renew a sense of common purpose and shared citizenship. Now more than ever, we must rededicate ourselves to the notion that we share a common destiny as Americans – that I am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's keeper. Now, we must all do our part to serve one another; to seek new ideas and new innovation; and to start a new chapter for our great country." Anything to add? Consider this an open thread.— ...

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Obama Puts Focus on Troops at HolidaysThe Page by Mark Halperin
The president-elect reminds listeners that lots of families are celebrating "with a joy that is muted" because a loved one is serving overseas. "That is why this season of giving should also be a time to renew a sense of common purpose and shared citizenship." Listen to the full address ...