President Barack Obama on Saturday used
his weekly address to reflect on Father's Day.
“This Sunday is Father's Day,”
Obama said, “and I wanted to take a moment to talk about the most
important job many of us will ever have – and that's being a dad.”
“Today we're blessed to live in a
world where technology allows us to connect instantly with just about
anyone on the planet. But no matter how advanced we get, there will
never be a substitute for the love and support and, most importantly,
the presence of a parent in a child's life. And in many ways, that's
uniquely true for fathers.”
Obama said that he tried “every day
to be for Michelle and my girls what my father was not for my mother
and me.”
“Being a good parent – whether
you're gay or straight; a foster parent or a grandparent – isn't
easy. It demands your constant attention, frequent sacrifice and a
healthy dose of patience. And nobody's perfect.”
He concluded with: “Happy Father's
Day to all the dads out there, and have a great weekend.” (The
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