Who met their face with courage and sacrifice and proved they weren’t chicken.
We’re working on getting him a pair of aviator glasses.Īnd it is my great privilege - well, it’s my privilege - actually, let’s just say it’s my job to grant them clemency this afternoon.Īs I do, I want to take a moment to recognize the brave turkeys who weren’t so lucky, who didn’t get to ride the gravy train to freedom. Now, Tater is here in a backup role just in case Tot can’t fulfill his duties.
This year we’re honored to be joined by two of the lucky ones, who were raised by the Domino family in Iowa, Tater and Tot. Thanksgiving is a chance to gather with loved ones, reflect on our many blessings and, after a long campaign season, finally turn our attention from polls to poultry. Now way I’m cutting this habit cold turkey.
What I haven’t told them yet is that we are going to do this every year from now on. Malia and Sasha, by the way, are thankful that this is my final presidential turkey pardon. They still appreciate the grandeur of this occasion. Who unlike, Malia and Sasha, have not yet been turned cynical by Washington. Fortunately, I have by my side, here today two of my nephews, Austin and Aaron Robinson. This year they had a scheduling conflict.Īctually they just couldn’t take my jokes anymore. Of course Thanksgiving is a family holiday as much as a national one, so for the past seven years I’ve established another tradition, embarrassing my daughters with a corny-copia of dad jokes about turkeys. Everybody please have a seat, have a seat.įor generations presidents have faithfully executed two great American traditions, issuing a proclamation that sets aside a Thursday in November for us to express gratitude and granting pardons that reflect our beliefs in second chances.
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