President Obama Highlights Transgender Americans and LGBT Rights in Farewell Address (Video)

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In his emotional farewell address, President Obama saluted the military, the First Lady and his own accomplishments, and made mention of both transgender Americans and LGBT rights. Part 4 of 4.
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He Cried Mentioning Michelle, But We Cried When Obama Mentioned Us

In his emotional farewell address, President Obama saluted the military, the First Lady and his own accomplishments, and made mention of both transgender Americans and LGBT rights. Part 4 of 4.

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