Weekly Address: This Thanksgiving, Recognizing the Greatness of American Generosity
Source: White House
In this week's address, the President wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and reflected on America's history of welcoming men and women seeking a safer, better future for themselves and their families. On this uniquely American holiday, he recognized the greatness of American generosity, as evidenced by people are the country who use the day to volunteer and give back to others. And he shared stories of Americans who, in that same spirit of generosity, have written letters to him expressing their willingness to open their homes to refugees fleeing the brutality of ISIL. Like the pilgrims who set sail on the Mayflower nearly four centuries ago, these refugees are looking for safety and another chance. And it is important to remember that they undergo the highest security checks of anyone traveling to the United States. The President reminded us that providing refuge to some of the world's most vulnerable people is an American tradition, and part of what makes this country the greatest on Earth.
Read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/11/26/weekly-address-thanksgiving-recognizing-greatness-american-generosity
Sorry this is late. Didn't realize they put this out on Thursday
BumRushDaShow
(128,977 posts)because I waited to hear it on the radio this morning and forgot that I heard a brief blip a couple days ago summarizing his "Thanksgiving address", put 2 + 2 together, and realized I missed it!
moonbeam23
(312 posts)that this headline was from the onion. If only it were true!
Lance23
(17 posts)We congratulate ourselves for our "generosity" in giving these people refuge from our bombs.