Obama Candid Answers To Intern Questions- Full Video

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Published 2016-08-12

President Obama answers questions from White House interns about how he remains optimistic, his legacy with the African American community, and on when to compromise. He then says being president is the result of lucky breaks, which you can't always control. But being useful is something that you can control.

00:08 How do you remain optimistic?
02:13 What kind of legacy would you like to leave in the African American community?
06:29 How do you know when to compromise?

All Comments (21)

@merajkara2377 3 years ago

"history can go backwards as well as forward" damn that quote aged well.
@kusali11 3 years ago

"Becoming president involves a lot of luck", that's a very humble perspective.
@kantahanwithkahel 3 years ago

Just look at how each and every one of these interns is wide-eyed, thirsty for the knowledge that they expect this man to impart. And they’re not disappointed.
@stevensheffey731 3 years ago

This is something the current president could NEVER do
@captaingordon 4 years ago

Lord I miss an intelligent, soft spoken, well read, humble leader.
@KaptainKKD 4 years ago

I miss having a president that can enter a room and be a humble teacher.
@alextygesen3101 3 years ago

"History can go backwards as well as forwards" Never been more true in today's world, damn.
@davidhamn5319 3 years ago

This is how a real leader leads a country. He teaches he educates. Like a father raising his kids the right way
@Cain-x 4 years ago

Anyone watching during the 2020 unrest?
@markone6861 7 years ago

A President that thinks before he speaks. This is what a leader of the free world looks like
@debbiep99 3 years ago

Miss this man as President and the dignity he brought to the office.
@fiona8117 3 years ago

political views aside, he is how a president should act.
@LeanneYanabu 7 years ago

"Being useful, having a satisfying life and making a contribution is entirely within your control". This applies to everyone. Thank you for being a class act, Mr. President.
@ThePanshow10 7 years ago

Obama has to be one of the greatest public speakers to ever live.
@TylerPlaysPingPong 3 years ago

God, i miss having a president like this
@exploringnature1151 3 years ago

This is how a matured and intelligent people speak. He is analyzing his every word before saying anything
@SATODEN 4 years ago

I’m a conservative but watching this reminds me how the POTUS should behave and talk. I didn’t like him then but boy what a man he is
@TFnsify 4 years ago

How can a country go from this man to Trump... It's actually sad...
@bethelehemrafa6039 3 years ago

Back when we had a real president who cared about all of us.
@seanyao7425 3 years ago

Now this, is a PRESIDENT. I’m Chinese. It’s June 2021. I’m almost 40 and I am really proud of being Chinese. Yet, this is a great leader and I admire him!