An Obama spox declined to comment but directed me to this 2016 remarks among others about a wall obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-offi…
@Bencjacobs Dead presidents talking to trump about a wall.
@Bencjacobs Great speech. I miss rational, intelligent leaders.
@Bencjacobs Obama's speech was clear that "a wall won't help that"..
@Bencjacobs “The world is more interconnected than ever before, and it’s becoming more connected every day. Building walls won’t change that.” (Applause.)
@Bencjacobs Ah. How different it is to read the remarks of a president who speaks in complete sentences again.
@Bencjacobs Thanks for posting this Ben. @BarackObama always gives me hope.
@Bencjacobs I swear I love @BarackObama ! Just reading his speech is soothing. Hitting points about protecting us AND our allies. We barely have any thanks to Trump! Thanks for posting.
@Bencjacobs What a speech. Thanks so much for posting
@Bencjacobs Yes, Presidents Herbert Hoover and Willam Henry Harrison told President Snuffaluffagus that they loved the idea of a border wall. Fredrick Douglass was there to witness it.
@Bencjacobs If they thought a wall made any since, we would have one by now.
@Bencjacobs @Bencjacobs thanks for the link. That's when we had a POTUS that can convey an adult message using adult words and Intelligence.
@Bencjacobs Outstanding read! Hard to believe the state of eloquence once was...
@Bencjacobs Trump is so full of sh*t .... Obama was so much smarter.
@Bencjacobs Here’s the excerpt from that @BarackObama where he talks about walls. 👇🏼
@Bencjacobs @Donna_West David N. I heard that statement also , it’s got to be one more of his false statements. He couldn’t find one other president to tell him that . Some of his many deplorable fans believe everything that flows out of his smug mug!
@Bencjacobs Grab a fire extinguisher 🔥somebody's pants are ablaze! 😂
@Bencjacobs Guys, read Obama's speech at your own peril; it makes you very sad. Sad, because it's a reminder of once upon a time we had a loving, caring, compassionate, smart, humorous man for our president. Geez, I miss that man!
@Bencjacobs Trump lied about something? I, for one, am shocked.
@Bencjacobs I'm crying now. I miss President Obama. He not only earned the title, he maintained the dignity of the office with grace. He taught the world about mutual respect and understanding. He's earned his time off, but this country needs him more than ever. #ObamaIsMyPresident
@Bencjacobs @MAFgeek What a great speech. My God, I miss Obama and coherent sentences
@Bencjacobs @BarackObama THIS is the best speech in 2016 and everyone needs to read it! LOOK AT WHERE OUR COUNTRY WAS JUST OVER TWO YEARS AGO! This is how a President LEADS! TAKEAmerica that was ALWAYS great backAgain #ImpeachTheMF #IndictTheMF w #Pence & #GOPComplicit that are #TRRASONOUD!
@Bencjacobs I remember that voice. One of intelligence, optimism, hope and integrity. How I miss his voice of reason. How far we have gone adrift with Trump.
@Bencjacobs Obama’s words on idea of building Wall. You’re welcome
@Bencjacobs Ben, you said a spokesman told you they didn't say that. Now they declined but quietly referred you to a utube quote. Let's play fair.
@Bencjacobs Nope. I’ve heard most of the top democrats in the past talk about border security being a top priority. Now they have flipped. Why? Pres. Obama was very polished in his public speaking as was Bill Clinton. But hearing just what you want to hear doesn’t give you the truth.
@Bencjacobs Thank you!! One of the most insightful speeches from President Obama I’ve read. Sure miss this in a real president.