Obama on ESPN

[IndianaGreen]

Oh wow! Obama said "todos somos Americanos." It was for Hispanic Heritage Month.

On edit, here is the video of Obama on Monday Night Football tonight:

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/12/obama-delivers-monday-night-message/

Here is text:

“Tonight, we’re all looking forward to a great game between the Jets and the Dolphins. But before we kickoff, I want to join the NFL in recognizing another reason to celebrate … Hispanic Heritage Month.

“Tonight, young players like Mark Sanchez and Greg Camarillo follow in the footsteps of legends like Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz, or Joe Aguirra, the first Latino drafted into the NFL in 1941.

“The lives and careers of these great American athletes are a testament to the determination, courage, and teamwork that have always made this country great. They’ve shown young fans across America and around the world that if you dream big enough and work hard enough, there is no limit to what you can achieve.

“Our nation faces extraordinary challenges right now, and our ability to tackle them will depend on our willingness to recognize that we’re all in this together, that we each have an obligation to give back to our communities, and we all have a stake in the future of this country.

“Because, in the end, todos somos Americanos — we are all Americans.

“Thank you, and enjoy the game.”

[firedupdem]

1. Wonderful message! n/t

[IndianaGreen]

2. It sure was. I wasn't expect it.

Go Jets, squish the fish!

[Parker CA]

3. Ha! A great surprise to hear Obama speak for a couple mins.

[IndianaGreen]

4. I only caught it because I have the game on

Everyone else missed the great message.

[Cha]

5. What did he pop

in for?

[Parker CA]

6. To speak about Hispanic Heritage Month and the connection and importance to the NFL. nt

[Cha]

7. Sweet!

DulceB-)

[IndianaGreen]

9. I just posted a link to video in post #8

[Cha]

10. Thanks. nt

[IndianaGreen]

8. Video: President Obama to deliver Monday night message

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/12/obama-delivers-monday-night-message/

[Cha]

13. I'm sorry..

I Loved that! Thanks, IG.

[IndianaGreen]

14. As a Latina, I loved it when Obama spoke almost flawless Spanish

It is the little things that count.

[firedupdem]

11. The officials first call was delivered in spanish...

I think I heard boo's. Some heads are exploding tonight!

on edit: don't know if the boo's were for the call, or the language he delivered it in.

[IndianaGreen]

12. I think those were oooohs at exploding heads

I wonder what Pat Buchanan will say tomorrow.

[mscuedawg]

15. I only know this b/c my RW cousin's head is exploding on Facebook...

:rofl: Her posts...

"Can I not even watch Monday Night Football without hearing a message from the President?"

"Really? Really? Is the Monday Night football ref going to announce all of the penalties in SPANISH? Gloria Estefan singing the theme song was cool but this is ridiculous!"

Yup...ya can't pick your family. I so want to comment "If you hate so much...turn the channel!" :rofl:

[Zomby Woof]

16. Bonus: On Columbus Day yet!

[Scurrilous]

17. Saw it.

Great message.

Go Obama and go Dolphins! :thumbsup: