It's hard to sum the years in a few words. One thing I do know is that the time passed much to fast.
It was a turbulent start and a turbulent end to your term. In spite of the challenges, I think America under your influence, was an America we can be proud of.
Although you received harsh criticism throughout your terms, your vision for this country was understood and supported by many. Your commitment to greatness goes beyond words. From the very beginning, you set a remarkable standard. You would have accomplished more with the cooperation and respect you deserved based on your title, as well as your record of excellence. Your endurance through it all is a testament to your courage and strength. In my opinion, you far surpassed all standards by serving with humility, honesty and integrity. We could not have asked for more.
Thank you for taking our nation to higher heights as well as for looking beyond class, person, race or place to the heart of each and everyone of us. Yes, there are those, who will never acknowledge what you accomplished, but their opinion really doesn't matter. The fact that so many Americans have taken to the street to demand excellence from anyone who takes the Office of the President is proof that you set a standard for all who will follow. Thank you for giving us the audacity to hope and to believe that no matter who we are or where we are from, we have the right to and can live the American dream.