FULL TEXT: President Obama's remarks at memorial for victims of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona

Transcript: President Obama's memorial service speech for the Arizona shooting victims
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please, please be seated. (Applause.) To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the Students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of Tucson and the people of Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today and will stand by you tomorrow. (Applause.) There is nothing I can say that will fill the sudden hole torn...

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Text of Obama's Tucson memorial service speech
(01-12) 20:28 PST (AP) -- Text of President Barack Obama's remarks at the memorial service for the Victims of the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., as released by the White House: To the families of those we've lost; to all who called them friends; to the Students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of Tucson and the people of Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today and will stand by you tomorrow. Th...

Transcript of President Obama's Remarks at Tucson, Arizona
Get alerts when there is a new article that might interest you. To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the Students of this university, the public servants gathered tonight, and the people of Tucson and Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow. There is nothing I can say that will fill the sudden hole torn in your hearts. But know this: the hopes of a nation are h...

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The President's remarks at the Memorial Service for Victims of the Arizona Shooting
THE White House Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________ January 12, 2011 Remarks of President Barack Obama At a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona University of Arizona, McKale Memorial Center Tucson, Arizona January 12, 2011 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please, please be seated. (Applause.) To the families of those we've lost; to all who called them friends; to the Students of th...

Michelle Obama sees lessons after Arizona shooting
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Michelle Obama's Letter to Parents
It's an Open Letter, meaning you can choose not to read it. Dear parents, Like so many Americans all across the country, Barack and I were shocked and heartbroken by the horrific act of violence committed in Arizona this past weekend. Yesterday, we had the chance to attend a memorial service and meet with some of the families of those who lost their lives, and both of us were deeply moved by their strength and resilience in the face of such unspeakable tragedy. As parents, an event like this ...

Text of Obama's Tucson memorial service speech
Text of President Barack Obama's remarks at the memorial service for the Victims of the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., as released by the White House: To the families of those we've lost; to all who called them friends; to the Students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of Tucson and the people of Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today and will stand by you tomorrow. There is nothing I can say t...

Text of Obama's Tucson memorial service speech
Text of President Barack Obama's remarks at the memorial service for the Victims of the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., as released by the White House: To the families of those we've lost; to all who called them friends; to the Students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of Tucson and the people of Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today and will stand by you tomorrow. There is nothing I can say th...

Tucson says farewell to youngest shooting victim
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Arizona shooting survivors may face emotional trauma
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Tucson says farewell to youngest shooting victim
By Brad Poole and Tim Gaynor TUCSON, Arizona | Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:38pm EST TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) - Hundreds of people gathered to say farewell on Thursday to a bright 9-year-old who loved to dance and play Baseball, but was gunned down when she went to learn about politics from her congresswoman. Christina Green was the youngest Victim of a Shooting Spree last Saturday that claimed six lives and left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords battling for her life. Her Funeral was the first to be held. Hund...

President Obama speaks in Tucson
Here is the video and full text of President Obama’s Speech Wednesday night in Tucson, Ariz. to memorialize the Victims of Saturday’s shootings: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please, please be seated. (Applause.) To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the Students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of Tucson and the people of Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who,...

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To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants gathered tonight, and the people of Tucson and Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow. There is nothing I can say that will fill the sudden hole torn in your hearts. But know this: the hopes of a nation are here tonight. We mourn with you for the fallen. We join you in yo...

Michelle Obama's Open Letter To Parents About The Tucson Shootings
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Michelle Obama's open letter to parents about Tucson
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President Obama's memorial speech rose above petty politics
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Tucson Memorial: Obamas Speech Based On The Premise That Attack Was Political
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