They love him, they love her, they love them, they respect them, they respect America and because of him, America's standing is soaring. I couldn't have been a prouder American today.
Enjoy the pics below the fold!
Obama gets exuberant reception in Ireland
"My name is Barack Obama of the Moneygall Obamas," the president quipped in College Green, Dublin Monday afternoon. "And I've come home to find the apostrophe that we lost somewhere along the way."
Obama receives rock star reception in Ireland
Thousands of jubilant Irishmen and women gave U.S. President Barack Obama a virtual hero's welcome Monday, embracing him as one of their own in a visit that included a campaign-style speech in downtown Dublin and a stop at the president's ancestral home.
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama disembark from Air Force One as they arrive at Dublin Airport
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are greeted by Irish President Mary McAleese and her husband Martin McAleese at her official residence in Dublin May 23, 2011.
President Barack Obama, third from left, and first lady Michelle Obama, left, are greeted by Ireland's Taoiseach Enda Kenny, second from left, and his wife Fionnuala Kenny, right as they arrive at Farmleigh House in Dublin, Ireland, Monday, May 23, 2011.
An image of U.S. President Barack Obama is displayed over the crowd awaiting his arrival to address them at College Green in Dublin May 23, 2011
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive in central Dublin to address thousands of people
U.S. President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at a rally in Dublin during President Obama's visit to Ireland
Just priceless...
Who is trying to mess with my beer...
Salute America, we are having a blast in Ireland...
PS: Courteous of public domain pics from AP and Reuters.
Tue May 24, 2011 at 7:06 AM PT: If you have not seen the introduction of PM Enda Kenny, here is the full clip you won't regret listening to with all the passion that will make you even more prouder. I thank PM Enda Kenny for this beautiful Introduction. Following is President Obama's speech.
Transcript of Kenny's introduction speech of Obama
If there’s anyone out there who still doubts that Ireland is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our ancestors is alive in our time, who still questions our capacity to restore ourselves, reinvent ourselves and prosper, today is your answer.
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In 1963, the 35nd President of the United States stirred our hearts.
In 1995 the 42nd President lifted our country’s spirits.
But the 44th President is different.
He doesn’t just speak about the American dream.
He is the American dream….
The American dream…… come home….
Ladies and gentlemen, I’m honored to introduce….. the President of the United States….. Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.