President Obama's address last week dealt mainly with government response to the flooding in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. In light of past natural disasters and the pitiful government responses to them, this address is crucial not only for the immediate impact for the citizens currently enduring the crisis, but also for establishing, yet again, one of the ways this administration is different from the last. Hopefully this is a sign of how urgently and openly the administration will act to future situations of such magnitude.
The other major theme in Obama's address last week was the impact that individuals can have when we come together in service of our fellow community members. Obama is quoted on the White House website as saying: "In the Fargodome, thousands of people gathered not to watch a football game or a rodeo, but to fill sandbags. Volunteers filled 2.5 million of them in just five days, working against the clock, day and night, with tired arms and aching backs. Others braved freezing temperatures, gusting winds, and falling snow to build levees along the river’s banks to help protect against waters that have exceeded record levels." This is a great example of what our blog project is about.
Watch the full address below and share with us moments when you've seen your community come together in a positive way.
What are your thoughts on the government's reaction to this particular situation in the Dakotas and Minnesota? Does it renew your confidence? Do you feel we could do more?
Look for more posts on Obama's weekly addresses on this blog in the near future. Don't forget to check out our YouTube videos.
This video was provided by http://www.whitehouse.gov
Sunday, March 29, 2009
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