This was to be expected and the expectations have been confirmed: millions of viewers on Sunday evening followed the special interview with what many consider one of the most beloved presidents in the history of United States. Barack Obama was Fabio Fazio's guest at “Che tempo che fa” on Raitre. A highly anticipated event. The presentation of the book "A Promised Land", the autobiography of the forty-fourth president of the United States. But the interview was also an opportunity to take stock of the eight years at the helm of the country and to talk about recent American events. And then a hint also to private life.
Obama and the desire to come to Italy
He certainly did not miss it: a desire that maybe after the pandemic is over it will be able to fulfill. Former President Obama began the interview with a greeting in Italian "Ciao!" and he has in fact hoped for an in-person visit to Italy soon "when the pandemic is over". He who loves our country and who has often visited in recent years.
Obama is told in three hundred and sixty degrees in connection with Fazio da Washington. "I didn't have the dream of becoming President - He admitted - it was still my dream to be a good boy". Many dreams of the young Obama: to be an architect, but also to engage in sports such as basketball. Many episodes that emerged during the story. Such as that of "take a walk and drink coffee without being recognized"But also the privilege of serving the country. And then the relationship with Michelle, his wife, whom he considers "superior to me".
The role of democracy
Obama also spoke about what happened recently with the attack on Capitol Hill. Images that don't work "never erased, indeed we have to print it in our minds. It must remind us that democracy is not a gift from heaven. It is something that we citizens, in our respective countries, must continually renew. We must always invest in democracy".
Making politics, therefore, for Obama is a mission. But his is also a careful look at the whole world of politics. "The leaders you see on television - he said - they are human beings who have to make decisions, who make mistakes and who must learn from the mistakes made ”. "I wanted to convey, especially to young readers - added -, the idea that it is possible to deal with politics while maintaining one's integrity and maintaining the values that allow you to do the best for others. Politics is imperfect like all things human beings do, but it is possible to do it well".
The relationship with the White House
The former president also recounted the privilege of living in the White House. "Michelle - he said - she wanted to change the decor of the girls' bedrooms because she didn't want them to have the feeling of sleeping in a museum, she wanted them to be able to hang posters of their favorite pop stars and actors, to feel normal".
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