Memorial cast in hope (Columbine, Bill Clinton speaks eloquently there)

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

I remember how it felt to have a brilliant and articulate president when I read the words that President Clinton spoke at the groundbreaking for the Columbine memorial...

Clinton helps break sacred ground for memorial to Columbine victims
By Kevin Vaughan And Charley Able, Rocky Mountain News
June 17, 2006

>snip

"Because, more than anything else, we think the natural order of things entitles every child to a safe home, a safe neighborhood, a safe school," he said. "Because of what you did and how you've lived, the way this community has kept together, the fact that graduates of the school come back and teach here, you remind us that even in the midst of tragedy, we've seen the very best - the best there is to see about our nation and about human nature."

Clinton, two Columbine pins on the lapel of his charcoal suit, offered an example set by Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia, who lost both legs above the knees and one of his arms in Vietnam but who has never shown resentment.

"He thought that every day he had was a gift from God, and he didn't want to waste a second being anything less than grateful and good-hearted and reaching out," Clinton said. "His favorite quote was from Ernest Hemingway: 'The world breaks everyone, and afterwards, many are strong at the broken places.'

"Every day from now on, the world will break someone. These magnificent families, in memory of their children and their teacher, can help them always to be strong at the broken places."

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http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_4782206,00.html

MKJ

[CottonBear]

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[Blaze Diem]

2. President Clinton speaks of healing and hope for humanity,

and the one claiming to be President speaks of killing, & war.

Lets see,hmmmmm, which one do I align myself with....