Two sculpted hands reach toward each other with a small warm glow between their fingertips against a dark blue background.

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Barack Obama

In the face of indescribable violence, in the face of unconscionable evil, you’ve looked out for each other, and you’ve cared for one another, and you’ve loved one another. This is how Newtown will be remembered. And with time, and God’s grace, that love will see you through.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker tells a grieving community that, despite terrible violence and evil, its members protected, tended and loved one another. That mutual care, they say, is what the community will be remembered for. They add that love, together with time and divine grace, will carry people through.

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