`` But we also come together today to reclaim that state of grace -- to reaffirm that the spirit of this city is undaunted and the spirit of this country shall remain undimmed . '' Obama has had to speak words to a grieving nation on several occasions . They turn to a minister to act as ` ` consoler - in - chief '' Obama 's natural ` ` preacher - like '' voice lends itself to speeches designed to sooth ; rally .
Obama has had to speak words to a grieving nation on several occasions . They turn to a minister to act as ` ` consoler - in - chief '' Obama 's natural ` ` preacher - like '' voice lends itself to speeches designed to sooth ; rally .