President Obama gave a lively speech last night at the White House Correspondent’s Association Dinner beginning with some great jokes and ending on a somber note, speaking about the recent tragedies in Boston and Texas.
We have assembled some of our favorite jokes from the evening, followed by the President’s closing remarks.
“The media landscape is changing to rapidly. You can’t keep up with it. I remember when ‘BuzzFeed’ was just something I did in college around 2am.”
“I’m taking my charm offensive on the road: a Texas barbecue with Ted Cruz, Kentucky Bluegrass concert with Rand Paul, and a book-burning with Michele Bachmann.”
“I’ve got 99 problems and Jay-Z is one.”
“I know CNN has taken some knocks lately. I admire their commitment to cover all sides of the story, just in case one of them happens to be right.”
“I look in the mirror and I have to admit, I’m not the strapping young Muslim socialist that I used to be.”
“I know Republicans are still sorting out what happened in 2012, but one thing they all agree on is they all need to do a better job of reaching out to minorities. And look, call me self-centered, but I can think of one minority they can start with. [Obama raises his hand] Think of me as a trial run, you know? See how it goes.”
President Obama’s speech ended on a somber note as he asked the audience to remember the victims of the recent tragedies in Boston and Texas:
“These have been some very hard days for too many of our citizens. Even as we gather here tonight, our thoughts are not far from the people of Boston and the people of West, Texas. There are families in the Midwest who are coping with some terrible floods. So we’ve had some difficult days. But even when the days seem darkest, we have seen humanity shine at its brightest. We’ve seen first responders and national guardsmen who dashed into danger; law enforcement officers who live their oath to serve and protect; and everyday Americans who are opening their homes and hearts to perfect strangers.”
“These men and women should inspire all of us in this room to live up to those same standards, to do our jobs with the same fidelity and the same integrity and the same sense of purpose and the same love of country. Because if we’re only focused on profits or ratings or polls, then we’re contributing to the cynicism that so many people feel right now.”
“Those of us in this room tonight, we are incredibly lucky. And the fact is we can do better — all of us.”
You can watch the full speech below, from MSNBC:
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