president obama has given a farewell speech to the nation before a big televised audience and thousands of supporters in chicago, where his political career began. he said he was leaving the united states a better, stronger country. he claimed success in economic growth, a nuclear deal with iran, restoring relations with cuba and legalising same sex marriage. and extending health insurance to 20 million people. he said the american people made him a better president. my fellow americans. applause michelle and i have been so touched by all the well wishes we have received over the past few weeks. but, tonight, it s my turn to say thanks. whether we have seen eye to eye, or rarely agreed at all, my conversations with you, the american people, in living rooms and in schools, in farms, on factory floors, diners, and on distant military outposts, those conversations are what have kept me honest and kept me inspired and kept me going. and every day, i have learned from you. you mad
in business: as obama fades from view and donald trump heads to the white house, we might finally find out today what he plans to do to step down from his vast business empire once he become us president. and where in the world will there be growth in 2017? the world bank says brazil and russia will prosper despite the shadow of uncertainty from the united states. president obama says he s leaving the united states a better, stronger country after his eight years in the white house. his farewell speech to the nation was delivered to thousands of supporters in chicago. among the achievements of his presidency, he mentioned economic growth, the nuclear deal with iran, and legalising same sex marriage. but he also warned of continuing threats to us democracy, including inequality and racism, saying race remained a potent and often divisive force. mr obama praised the armed forces for, in his words, taking out tens of thousands of terrorists, including the al-qaeda leader, osama
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