English subtitles for clip: File:2012-04-07 President Obama's Weekly Address.ogv

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The President:
For millions of Americans, this
weekend is a time to celebrate

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redemption at God's hand.

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Tonight, Jews will gather
for a second Seder,

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where they will retell
the story of the Exodus.

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And tomorrow, my family will
join Christians around the world

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as we thank God for the
all-important gift of grace

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through the
resurrection of His son,

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and experience the
wonder of Easter morning.

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These holidays have their roots
in miracles that took place

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thousands of years ago.

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They connect us to our past
and give us strength as we face

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the future.

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And they remind us of the
common thread of humanity that

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connects us all.

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For me, and for countless
other Christians,

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Easter weekend is a time
to reflect and rejoice.

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Yesterday, many of us took a few
quiet moments to try and fathom

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the tremendous sacrifice
Jesus made for all of us.

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Tomorrow, we will celebrate the
resurrection of a savior who

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died so that we might live.

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And throughout
these sacred days,

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we recommit ourselves to
following His example.

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We rededicate our time
on Earth to selflessness,

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and to loving our neighbors.

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We remind ourselves that
no matter who we are,

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or how much we achieve, we
each stand humbled before an

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almighty God.

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The story of Christ's triumph
over death holds special meaning

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for Christians.

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But all of us, no matter
how or whether we believe,

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can identify with
elements of His story.

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The triumph of
hope over despair.

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Of faith over doubt.

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The notion that there is
something out there that is

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bigger than ourselves.

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These beliefs help unite
Americans of all faiths

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and backgrounds.

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They shape our values
and guide our work.

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They put our lives
in perspective.

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So to all Christians celebrating
the Resurrection with us,

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Michelle and I want to wish you
a blessed and Happy Easter.

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And to all Americans, I hope you
have a weekend filled with joy

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and reflection, focused on
the things that matter most.

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God bless you, and may God bless
the United States of America.