Video: President Barack Obama Delivers the Nelson Mandela Lecture, Reminds Us What a Real Leader Sounds Like

I think at this point, we are all more than ready for some serious leadership, from a sane person, a brilliant person, a deeply humane person, a person who respects facts and science, a person who thirsts for culture and knowledge, a person who values diversity, a person who has integrity, a person curious about the world and about other people’s views, a person who…is, in short, the polar opposite of the despicable creature who currently besmirches the White House and who embarrasses America everywhere he goes around the world. In stark contrast, as you watch this Nelson Mandela lecture by President Barack Obama, consider how proud he represents the absolute best qualities of America, what we aspire to be as a nation, and what we must get back to once we overcome the dark/disturbing times we find ourselves in now. Thank you, Barack Obama, for reminding us what a real leader sounds like.