Thank You President Obama
by Denny Scott

I am an American who is a proud decorated veteran of Korea. I am very weary of hearing the right wing attack President Obama with half truths and blatant lies, I would like to point out just some of the accomplishmen ts of the Obama administration.

Shortly after taking office, President Obama was able to get legislation through Congress that prevented our nation from sinking into the abyss of another depression. These efforts included saving the American auto industry which has now repaid all their government loans – ahead of schedule. Thank you President Obama.

Even though many on the far right have demonized it and attempted to mislead the American people, the President was able to get healthcare legislation enacted that has already greatly improved healthcare for millions of Americans. This legislation will bring about even more healthcare improvements in future years. Thank you President Obama.

He has led our nation in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Neither war was initiated by him.) He has brought the war in Iraq to a successful conclusion. The terrorist Osama Bin Laden was brought to final justice by our military under the command of the President. Thank you President Obama.

He was able to get legislation through Congress to hold Wall Street accountable and end taxpayer-funded bailouts. This legislation ensures that, if a financial company fails, it will be Wall Street that pays the price—not the American people. This legislation also protects consumers from unfair financial practices and makes sure that credit card companies and mortgage and pay day lenders have to follow the rules. Thank you President Obama

As a member of the middle class, I am glad that the President is aggressively taking steps to put Americans back to work and restore middle-class security for decades to come. For years before the economic crisis, middle-class security had been slipping away but, mostly due to the tireless efforts of the President and the hard work of the American people, our economy is now improving. Thank you President Obama.

The President signed the Lilly Ledbbetter Fair Pay Act, making progress in a decades-long battle for women to get equal pay for equal work. Thank you President Obama.

As part of his work for more fairness for all Americans, he has ended the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Now all American’s are equally eligible to serve in the military – regardless of their sexual orientation. Thank you President Obama.

These are only a few of the many accomplishments or our President. He has done these things and much, much more during his entire term including the past two years when he was faced with an obstructionist and purely politically motivated Congress. On behalf of all Americans, I will again say thank you, thank you, thank you President Obama.

The far right can attempt to belittle and lie about President Obama but the truth about his impressive record will be made known to the American people. I hope, pray and believe that he will continue being our President for four more years.

Denny Scott
Butler County Democratic Committee Person

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