President Obama: "If there are rain puddles in heaven, Christina is jumping in them today."

[ProSense]

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Christina was given to us on September 11th, 2001, one of 50 babies born that day to be pictured in a book called "Faces of Hope." On either side of her photo in that book were simple wishes for a child's life. "I hope you help those in need," read one. "I hope you know all of the words to the National Anthem and sing it with your hand over your heart. I hope you jump in rain puddles."

If there are rain puddles in heaven, Christina is jumping in them today. And here on Earth, we place our hands over our hearts, and commit ourselves as Americans to forging a country that is forever worthy of her gentle, happy spirit.

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A great speech.

[Windy]

1. That was beautiful.... I broke down in tears. Bravo Mr. President.

fantastic, moving speech! Your caring nature and gentle spirit shined through

[Lint Head]

2. We have two quotes from this tragedy.

It's just suspenders on a belt and rain puddles in heaven

[oldtime dfl_er]

3. Great speech

The entire event was brilliantly done. Kudos to Tucson.

[Kaylee]

4. ....

I didn't get to watch the speech, but just reading the transcript (especially this section) has brought tears streaming down my face.

[Control-Z]

5. I'm reading on my cell phone and

so moved - fighting back tears. I'll watch it when I get home. Maybe reading all these threads will prepare me for a less emtional reaction.

[Phx_Dem]

6. It was a tearful, hopeful, poignant and patriotic at the same time.

Beautiful.

[Raffi Ella]

7. ...

K&R

[Kajsa]

8. That brought me to tears, ProSense.

They were welling up and that broke the dam.

It was an excellent speech!

[workinclasszero]

9. Thats where I lost it

God bless you little one.

And all of the poor folks injured and killed, their friends and familes.