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online.wsj.com - 11/11/2009

Army Wasn't Told of Alleged Fort Hood Shooter Hasan's Emails

— online.wsj.com — [President Barack Obama walks past the helmets and rifles of slain soldiers on his way to address... a memorial service Tuesday at Fort Hood, Texas. The traditional military tribute included hymns and a roll call with the names of the 13 men and women ... (more) Army Wasn't Told of Alleged Fort Hood Shooter Hasan's Emails

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npr.org - 11/10/2009

Transcript Of President Obama's Remarks

— npr.org — Following is an advance transcript of President Obama's remarks at the Fort Hood memorial service, as provided... by the White House. We come together filled with sorrow for the thirteen Americans that we have lost; with gratitude for the lives that they ... (more) Transcript Of President Obama's Remarks

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slate.com - 11/10/2009

President Obama's small masterpiece of a speech at Fort Hood.

— slate.com — President Obama's speech at Fort Hood, Texas, was a small masterpiece—less than 15 minutes—in part because it... was so modest. The president had great material and he knew not to get in its way. [ more ... ]  ... (more) President Obama's small masterpiece of a speech at Fort ...

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Full Text of Obama’s Remarks at Fort Hood Massacre Memorial Service
The Moderate Voice — President Barack Obama today spoke to a crowd of 15,000 at memorial service for the Fort Hood Massacre in which 14 people were killed. Details of the event are HERE. Here’s the full text of his address, via the White House website: To the Fort Hood community; to Admiral Mullen; General Casey; General Cone; Secretary McHugh; Secretary Gates; most importantly, to family, friends and members of our Armed Forces. We come together filled with sorrow for the 13 Americans that we have lost; with gratitude for the lives that they led; and with a ...

First we're gonna try 'im...
Mudville Gazette — ... Full text of the president's remarks today here. No excerpt could capture it, a fine speech from start to finish - but this will probably get some attention: "It may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy. But this much we do know -- no faith justifies these murderous and craven acts; no just and loving God looks upon them with favor. For what he has done, we know that the killer will be met with justice -- in this world, and the next." ...

Still Willfully Blind -- By: Andy McCarthy
The Corner on National Review Online — President Obama at Fort Hood today:  "It may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy. But this much we do know -- no faith justifies these murderous and craven acts; no just and loving God looks upon them with favor." ...

Obama at Fort Hood: "It may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy."
Althouse — "But this much we do know — no faith justifies these murderous and craven acts; no just and loving God looks upon them with favor.  For what he has done, we know that the killer will be met with justice — in this world, and the next." ...

What word frequently found in profusion in Obama's speeches is entirely absent from his Fort Hood speech?
Althouse — I. Also missing: me, my, mine. I heard the criticism — from my husband Meade who is reading the speech alongside me — that the Fort Hood speech needed another draft, because there was too much use of the passive voice. I suspected that a special effort had been made to eliminate the first person singular. Obama is often criticized for using the word "I" too much. There are Obama critics who will count the word "I" in speeches and triumphantly announce the number. This criticism is a bit superficial. More significant is the way Obama ...

Obama at Fort Hood
The Reaction — ... There can be beauty even in a time of great sadness. The transcript of Obama's speech is here. And here it is: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy ...

Fort Hood Fallen: Victims, Not Heroes
Outside The Beltway | OTB — ... President Obama’s speech at yesterday’s memorial service for the victims of the ...

Great Words, Great Deeds
Jules Crittenden — ... It was a good speech. He said all the right things and didn’t say any of the wrong ones. White House transcript . It’s being hailed as the “ ...

President Obama salutes fallen at Fort Hood
Daily Kos — ... speech at Fort Hood may go down as one of his best ever. The president was able to balance his duties as Commander in Chief while consoling a nation in the aftermath of a terrible tragedy. That he was able to do this while taking away the focus on the shooter's religion was even more impressive. It was one of those speeches that makes you especially proud to be an American. The text of the speech can be read in full beneath the fold or at the White House website. ...

A Solemn Veteran's Day: Memorial Service at Fort Hood, Texas
Blog For Arizona — ... Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Transcript of Remarks by the President at Memorial Service at Fort Hood | The White House Remarks by the President at Memorial Service at Fort Hood Fort Hood - III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas 1:55 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  To the Fort Hood community; to Admiral Mullen; General Casey; General Cone; Secretary McHugh; Secretary Gates; most importantly, to family, ...

The Fort Hood speech: Obama swings and misses
The Best Defense — ... Didn't happen. This was a treading water speech. "We must pay tribute to their stories?" That feels to me more like the work of a desperate speechwriter than an inspired, transformational president. I dunno, maybe transcendence just requires more time and effort than he has available right now. That's sad, because there are a lot of people in this country for whom the military looms about as large as race. ...

Happy Veterans' Day
NPI Advocate — ... before them, sacrifice so much, and sometimes they make the ultimate sacrifice. We should all take time today to pause and reflect on much our veterans have done for us, and to thank them for embodying the virtues that make our country great.Vice President Biden was also in Pierce County this week to attend a memorial ceremony for seven Fort Lewis soldiers who were killed overseas. Finally, for those who missed President Obama's speech at Fort Hood, it is a must-read (or must-watch, depending on your preference). ...

The Fort Hood speech: Tom strikes out
The Best Defense — ... of President Obama's speech at Fort Hood. The general theme of the pushback was that this was not the time or place for the kind of speech I would have liked to hear. ...