Barack Obama

“ So on behalf of the Obama family, I want to wish everybody a very happy Thanksgiving. Tomorrow, as we gather with our own friends and family, we’ll count ourselves lucky that there’s more to be thankful for than we can ever say, and more to be hopeful for than we can ever imagine. ”

“ Good afternoon, everybody, and happy Thanksgiving.
The office of the presidency -- the most powerful position in the world -- brings with it many awesome and solemn responsibilities. This is not one of them. But the White House Turkey Pardon is a great tradition. And I know Malia loves it -- as does Sasha.
Generally speaking, Thanksgiving is a bad day to be a turkey. Especially at a house with two dogs. ”

“ This is a quintessentially American holiday, and during this time we give thanks to our friends and our family, for citizens who show compassion to those in need, and for neighbors who help strangers they’ve never met. ”