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  • I like listening to this speech. Hope.

  • IF you are going to put your hands together, next time, think about keeping them together, for that is the only clap that God hears

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  • I personally feel this is Obama's greatest speech so far. He did walk a very fine line in in trying to create a common ground on such a sensitive issue. For those who say words dont matter, I can only say leaders are there to inspire people and one way of achieving this is by Words.

  • Is it bad that I hope that all of the Notre Dame alumni and Catholic evangelicals felt terribly bad and guilty for demeaning Mr. Obama after hearing this speech?

  • Obama should be judged by his actions, not by his words...

    Words are cheap

    Action is golden.

    To me, his actions are NOT consistent with the founding principles of our country.

  • can someone explain what happened at 3:30?

  • I am a libertarian republican. I support the pro-choice movement!

  • brilliant predictive anticipation from Obama.

    he prepared an excellent speech about bridging opposing views and about COMMON ground and had the perfect counter against the pro-life hecklers

  • You know whats stupid, the whole thing where people were complaining that obama wa giving a speech at Notre Dame. Republicans were complaing that he wasnt a Catholic HELLO PEOPLE there are students who go to Notre Dame and arent Catholic, so people wh arent Catholic can learn there but the President cant even give a speech there.

  • The guy yelling and trying to interrupt is such a total asshole. You do not have to like Obama or utterly anything he stands for, but at least be respectful to the students at THEIR commencement.

  • @CaseRed0605 Well Put!! Have Some Fucking Respect For The Students, if Not For The President!

  • Obama: "These people need to stop clapping so darn much!"

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  • This was a great speech!! I never viewed it until now. While I know Obama is wrong on abortion since the baby is alive in the womb, I think there are many other excellent characteristics in Obama. While I cannot vote for Obama, I do admire him. My only wish is that the university had stated firmly the sin involved in abortion first and then award him the honorary degree.

  • If we don't sin, Jesus died for nothing. 

  • Its awesome speech:-) I am proud as a Notre Damean:-) my idol president Obama :-) the icon of the world president that bring peace and respect all over the countries. President Obama is elequent. Brian from the Philippines, graduate in the first Notre Dame in whole ASIA the Notre Dame of Midsayap College, Philippines

  • So long for notre dame.

  • THIS IS THE DEMONSTRATION OF A LAWYERS WIT AND A PROFFESSORS SKILL AND OBAMA IS A MASTER IN BOTH FIELDS.

  • what was the jeer all about

  • 25:24 "For if there is one law that we can be most certain of, it is the law that binds people of all faiths and no faith together.It is no coincidence that it exists in Christianity and Judaism; in Islam and Hinduism; in Buddhism and humanism. It is, of course, the Golden Rule --- the call to treat one another as we wish to be treated. The call to love. The call to serve. To do what we can to make a difference in the lives of those with whom we share the same brief moment on this Earth."

  • Thank you for moving this country forward!Best President ever!

  • Great speech!

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  • cool video quality

  • I cry every time I listen to his speeches... his words speak a universal message and that's a reason he has gained and still is gaining a great deal of support from people from all over the world... his words are something that everyone should listen to- they might be to some extent too ideological or Utopian but I strongly believe that if we as humans had more leaders of his kind we could make the changes we all hope to see...

  • @electricmagnetic That's what they said about hitler in the 30s

  • @LamboK28992 seriously?? you need to read more and get in touch with reality. Oh, and also- you're an asshole!

    ...and I've said it with a big altruistic smile on my face :)

    Cheers mate!

  • @electricmagnetic How am I out of touch with reality?

  • @electricmagnetic i so agree with you. calling obama the next hitler means you're deluded. i love that he speaks a messsage that is so universal, the service.

  • WTF were they booing him?

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  • @hilsnchad no, they were booing the protesters screaming at the President

  • @hilsnchad This is at Notre Dame...one of the better universities in the country but it is staunchly Catholic and Obama goes against most Catholic teachings.

  • you will know when it is near, even at the doors (Matt 24)

  • Jimmy Clausen sucks balls. O wait this is about Obama sorry.

  • yea.....ummm even though he's tearing up defenses this year

  • I can make love to you if you'd like...

  • Yes free will is a great thing indeed ,enjoy it while it lasts felow ciizens,for b4 obama gets done with america (times 2) will be done for the world to witness, I believe america is headed straight to soicalism if we do not remove this man from his position,Godspeed Comrades

  • charles you clearly did not get the idea of this speech

  • well i tryed honestly its just obama is hard to trust on one hand you have his charisma and kind words and then the next thing you know he does the exact opposite of what we have all needed dearly. Im not gonna sit here and pretend to know the man personally but his actions are going to come into effect as we all shall witness. Good day

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  • GO IRISH! GO OBAMA!

  • obamaobamaobamaobama

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  • The hypocrisy is stunning. George Bush consistently violated Catholic values and morals when he permitted the execution of hundreds of citizens when he was Governor of Texas. Yet, where was the outrage when George Bush gave the commencement speech at Notre Dame?

  • Since when was an eye for an eye NOT Christian? And when was not paying for one actions against God? If this country would pay for their actions, we would be a better country and if there were stiffer penalties for crimes, and swifter justice, there might just be less crime.

  • Umm... I think when Jesus said,

    "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also." (Sermon on the Mount)

  • i believe that what president Obama Said was true we must all work together wether our beliefs are the same are the same not. i think that everyone that protested president obama's visit are dumb. even if you dont like obama you should still respect the office that he holds. you should have been honored to have the leader of the ree world speech at you graduation even if you don't share the same beliefs that he does. RESPECT THE OFFICE OF PRESTDENT even if you don't like the man!

  • I DO respect the office of the President but that doesn't mean I have to be alright with him speaking...When you call someone dumb because you don't agree with their position, that is showing your 'youth' so to speak...We must all work together when it comes to things such as taxes, more govt. less govt. NOT about your moral position. And by the way, learn how to spell, type or spellcheck!

  • what cross are you talking about?

  • Fair minded words live in all of us...let them be heard.

  • obama sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • wow,, bad man u r!

  • .... (?) not fair

  • i don't get the "i'm only one for two as president" joke. 02:24

    please could someone explain. thanks :)

  • niether did i,, i am an aussie.. i think its an american grading system!! can someone clarify?

  • He gave a commencement speech at Arizona State University where they did not give him an honorary degree so that's why he said he was 1 for 2. Search youtube for "Obama ASU speech"

  • Watch "The Obama Deception" in HQ! This is the truth about Obama that you must know!

  • It would be great if all of you atheist abortion supporters were aborted by your mom while in the womb! How about that? Think about it. If you want to plan your parenthood just use the freaking condom or a million of other means of contraception. Not only it is 99% effective it also protects you from STD's. Abortion in its turn not only kills the unborn human but can cause great harm to the female. It was disrespectful to give this speech in ND even though he was invited! God bless you all!!!

  • That speech was extraordinary! We are blessed to have a literate, compassionate leader.

  • this gives me goose bumps. he plays differently for every crowd.

  • So It is you 10davjul who is full of it Mr. Pharisee

  • I don't believe that you are understanding my point. I am not sending hate toward Obama I simply am saying that I feel that he is being disrespectful to this Catholic institution by giving his speech. Clearly you do not agree with it, but please just respect my opinion. There is no need to call me a Pharisee.

  • Hey 10davjul;

    the same applies to those so called REPUBLICAN so called Christians, Chathlics who destroy the soul outside of the Womb.

    1) Hating and killing another race because they are different.

    2) Hating those who are of different faiths and killing them as well as discrimination.

    3) Stealing killing and destroying lives outside of the womb for a lie in profiteering.

    4) whom raped and murdered children in the Chatholic Church(sodomizing them).

    and so on.

  • Reading some of these posts its easy to understand why Bush was in the WH for 8 years...thanks to all americans that could finally make world believe again in US.

  • Keep talking shit christfags, this man spells the end of your ancient religion.

    Welcome to the 21st century, where claiming an invisible wizard is mad at you is not enough of a justification for slandering people.

  • Chances are you're a troll trying to make atheists look stupid and/or rile up Christians. On the off chance you're not, please listen again to Obama's words. He is trying to bring everyone, religious or not, together at a crossroads, but he himself is clearly speaking as a Christian beacon.

  • Hey 10davjul.

    All man kind have sinned and come short of the Glory of the Lord (Romans 3:22-24 look it up) Keep that ugliness up and I believe that God will expose YOUR SINS mr. Pharisee.

  • I'm not trying to offend anyone, but I just don't believe that Obama should have spoken at Notredame. It is true that I find him to be insincere as a president, but I do respect him as our nation's leader. I apologize if I came off as rude or hateful. I do not mean to be that way at all. I simply do not agree with his views on abortion. Would Jesus Christ be pro choice? Again I apologize if I offended you and I mean no hate toward Obama.

  • Why would you respect Obama while finding him insincere?

    The Pope was against the Iraq war but Bush spoke at Norte Dame, how is this different?

    Is abortion the top most problem facing the US or the world, how do you prioritize issues?

    Do you have to be a Catholic to speak at ND? Wasn't there many non-Catholics who spoke at ND?

    Maybe you should be mad at the president of ND who invite him in the first place?

  • Yeah I see what you mean. I'm a rather recent Catholic convert. My family is protestant and our very big Obama suppourters. I have been watching a lot videos about Catholocism and those discussing abortion strongly disagreed with Obama. It was Father Jenkins, the president of Notredame, who asked him to speak. I guess I really can't blame Obama, but I still that abortion is major issue that should be looked at.

  • Hey 10davjul;

    I know President Obama is a REAL Christian

    and a REAL family man.

    Through his Actions and his life

    1) John 3:16-17 (look it up)

    2) John 3:3-7 (look it up)

    3) Matthew 25:36 (look it uP)

    I can tell you 10davjul that you are nothing more than Pharisee that Lord Jesus talks about in the bible. I believe that you are not a true Christian because I know what spirit you are operating out of and it is not of Christ.

  • that guy in the backround is really rude and annoying.

  • these people are like sheep.... led astray.... and following after the lies of satan..... and honoring a man who clearly does not respect christianity or its values...

  • God don't like ugly. What in the name of God filled some of you with so much hate and immaturity. Very few persons of any color have stood against the odds so gracefully, and with knowledge, as opposed to those who only stand on their pure ignorance. And one day all knees shall bow.

  • Where did you get this from?

    Can you prove this?

  • When President Obama speaks from his heart (without the use of a teleprompter), I think his words are compassionate and I think he handled the situation with the heckling beautifully.

  • How many students at Notre Dame are non Catholic? Do they, therefore, have no place in a Catholic University? The same can also be said of the professors...

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  • so you are saying that since i disagree with abortion, i must be republican since i=abortion and abortion=republican, so i=republican? you're logic doesn't make sense, since by no means am i republican

  • So did Bush

  • yes I think most presidents have that i the problem

  • I gotta give him credit for maintaining his poise while that guy was screaming obscenities at him at about 03:36

  • I attend Notre Dame; I am Catholic; I am pro-life, and though I oppose Obama's platforms, I acknowledge his position as Presidency. I quote Father Jenkins when I say honoring Obama and supporting Obama are two separate stance.

    I'm just glad it's all done and over with now.

  • Trolls weaken the Internet.

  • good speech.

    did anone else notice that the first five minutes was mostly clapping?

  • I'm catholic. I was raised in a predominantly Catholic city. I've been in Catholic schools all my life. I even graduated from a Catholic University. I voted for Obama and I believe in a woman's right to choose.

  • then you're not really catholic are you? You may have been raised as a catholic & graduated from a catholic university, however you've taken it upon yourself to pick and choose what you believe even when it negates the 2000 yr wisdom of the church.

    culturally, you're catholic by title, faithfully you're not.

    Faith, Hope & Love abide, but of these the greatest is love. Pick up your cross daily...

  • Hi imroc. I am Catholic. However, I am not God. I don't like to mix church and state. I live my life conservatively but I vote like a liberal. I believe in a woman's right to choose, gay rights, stem cell research, donating organs, and the death penalty. I am also not biased against other religions. As for who enters the kingdom of heaven I'll let God decide that. If the way I choose to vote is my damnation (which I doubt) but if it is that is between me and my God.

  • I guess me and St. Peter will have an interesting conversation when I get to the gates of heaven.lol:)

  • you are a religious finatic

  • Whoa there bub. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and views of the world. It is that lovely (and complicated) thing called free will. I applaud radiahw for choosing their own path and making up their own mind.

  • It is not our place to judge others... this is only done by the authority of God Himself. Therefore, as a Christian, I recognize many things as sins and try not to participate in them, but I am a sinner and can not judge others. Let us remember that Jesus was on the cross dying and still was able to utter the words, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." People need to start listening to the words of our savior before they defend them, lest they contradict them.

  • @acoolog if u claim ur a christian "sinner", than who/what is a saint.......seems a lil hypocritical and oxy-moronic. 

  • @acoolog all i have to say to you is... the cake is a lie

  • @RomirRC "The cake is a lie"? All I have to say to you is, use terms people understand. There's a whole world outside of your little bubble that doesn't use your lingo.

  • @acoolog We do what me must, because we can. For the good of all of us. Except the ones who are dead. But there's no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep on trying till you run out of cake. And the science gets done. And you make a neat gun for the people who are still alive.

  • @RomirRC

    That is strangely relevant.

  • @acoolog We are no longer a christian nation. So stop with the sin talk.

  • @acoolog So aren't you judging people, who judge? Jesus died on the cross for our sins but he never said we shouldn't fight against great sin in the world. If someone killed your family, you can certainly forgive them but does that mean the murderer should never face judgment?

    Your argument means that jails should free all of its criminals and judges and police officers should all be fired. That isn't biblical.

  • don't you just have to pay to be able to post more than 10 mins?

  • thats the dumbest attack i've heard all week from the right wing..

    Those who pay like Companies, Music groups, tv channels on youtube can upload videos over 10 minutes..

    Its been like that since before Obama became president.

    Unbelievable...

  • Brilliant speech. Well executed as usual. I don't know any other man who could face his opposition and controversy so boldly and gracefully.

  • if you watch this one and the one he did for ASU they're practically the same he doesnt change it up hardly at all.

  • Wonderful speech! I have listened with my students, copied it, printed it out & hung it on my wall. What an inspiration to all of us-'be a lighthouse and a crossroads' - thank you for adding Father Hesburgh's words to our mission statement for life. Thank you for the stories from your life, &reminding us about 'fair minded words'. How long has it been since we have had a leader who made us proud, who reminded us of what it really means to be an American? Thank you Mr. President!!

  • interesting how fox news zooms in on the ONE OBNOXIOUS PROTESTER the entire time making it seem like it was out of hand

    I couldn't think of a more mature and descent way to handle the controversy than how the President did with his speach

  • That's Faux News for you. Always negative about Obama

  • God Bless Barack Obama and The United States of America.

  • This was an excellent speech by the President, in my opinion what the abortion debate in this country needs on both sides are men like President Obama and the President of Notre Dame who are able to disagree with one another on this issue without deomonizing each other and thus working towards the common goal of lowering the number of abortions that take place in America. God bless them both.

  • so very true and very insightful!!!

  • Exactly! We are all adults even if we disagree on something doesn't mean were enemies.

  • Great Speech!!!!!

  • I am against abortion and I voted for Obama and I will vote for him again in 2012

  • If you don't agree with him at least you know he can speak better than bush XD

  • your a jackass. I wasn't commenting on what he was saying, I just said hes a good public speaker.

  • That is quite possible the most powerful thing I have ever seen or heard. I'm proud your my president Sir.

  • God Bless Barack Obama and The United States of America.

    Yes We Can & Yes We Will

  • Did you listen to the speech?

  • how is Obama a warmongerer, when he hasn't started even one war? I mean you could call Bush that but it just doesnt stick to Obama.

  • if that misguided equalization were true, Obama would be a MUCH better president.

  • @ThatGUY666666

    Oh no, now you don't believe that.

  • impressive speech, like him or not , admit that this speech was incredible!

  • i totally agree mr president but way 2 many people profit from division, but i shall follow your lead

  • excellent speech President Obama ^^

  • This commencement was way better than ASUs

  • Brilliant!

    Viva Obama!

  • You may not agree with his policies, you may think he won't do anything, but this is one of the most elegant speeches I have seen.

  • Maybe but Bush had a speech writer too and yet he screwed them up royally, presentation counts too.

  • abortion kills half a life, not chosing obortion can kill 2.

  • No, not all abortions are because it is in danger of killing the mother.

  • hopefully technology will help improve that

  • An embryo is either a life or not a life at all.

  • well im not sure... its not really born and what not... but yet it is...

  • wow! God created man in his image not life, lol if that was the case we would have everlasting life, i will follow my presidents words and not reduce you to a caricature, but u sir need an education

  • you do have everlasting life.....

    in heaven

    or

    in hell

    you need the Holy Spirit, you need God

  • damn, then what was bush? he started 2wars killing hundreds innocent and guilty, he gave free money to the rich and turned away from the poor, he lead a country into Chaos. hmmm....i think your confused....

  • STFU

    He's the motherfucking president.

    Deal with it.

  • I like Father Jenkins speech a lot, too. :D

  • Almost as bad as the state of the union address, stop clapping! great speech though

  • You just contradicted yourself there.

  • i think he was talking about the crowd...they wouldn't shut up just like at the state of the union.

  • i glad we have a president that isnt afraid to speak his mind