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7 Times Obama Choked Up During His Farewell Speech – While We Wept

Seven times the POTUS reminded us how much we’d miss this First Family. 

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Emotions ran high at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago as Barack Obama took the stage to deliver his final address as the President of the United States.

Near the end of a powerful speech urging the nation to fight against divisive forces, Obama turned his focus to those closest to him, to thank them for standing by his side throughout his eight years in office. His eyes welled up during his special shout-out to his wife Michelle Obama, while his tributes to his daughters, Malia and Sasha, and Vice President Joe Biden tugged at everyone's heart.

As he expressed his gratitude, it wasn’t just the Obama family that was in tears, but all of us who were watching choked up and realised how much the POTUS and his family would be missed.

Here are seven of the most emotional quotes from Obama’s final address:

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Obama’s Heartfelt Message for Joe Biden

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