This is a man who made history eight years ago, whose election exemplified the American values of tolerance and equality. Even the president’s ardent critics ought to concede that Obama was instrumental in steering the nation out of its terrible recession. Yes, we can,’” Jan. 11)The president’s farewell speech was oratory at its best. Atul M. Karnik, Woodside, N.Y.::To the editor: Obama still accuses others of doing the bad things he had done. Ray Shelton, Glendale::To the editor: Obama’s farewell speech pointedly revealed the differences in our outgoing and incoming presidents.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 14, 2017 13:00 UTC