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Narrator: The following preview was begrudgingly approved for
all audiences by the President of the United States.
The film advertisement has been rated U, unwatchable.
(Music Playing)
The year is 2011.
And opposition rises.
Political Analyst: Congressional republicans could
force the federal government to shut down --
Narrator: And the President must face --
Chris Matthews: And republicans are serious about an amendment that would
eliminate funding -- this is serious business -- for the
President's teleprompter!
Narrator: His greatest challenge.
(Multiple reporters chatter)
From the people who brought you Universal Health Care and the
huge backlash to Universal Health Care comes the
incredible true story.
The President: As our economy added another 20 --blaaahhh --
to say that, they say that -- doing that will work blah,
blah, let's start over.
Savannah Guthrie: The President has lost his prompter.
Joe Lockhart, has he lost the magic?
Joe Lockhart: Savannah, he's gone from yes, we can; to no, I can't.
The President: I can't get that.
I will also -- I will also visit -- I will also visit Chile.
I will also visit Chile.
Okay.
Let's try that again.
(laughter)
Narrator: In his darkest hour --
Background Voice: Mr. President, what are you going to do?
Narrator: -- the President turned to a man who never let prepared marks
stand in his way.
(music playing)
Vice President Biden: Axelrod wanted me to use the teleprompter but I told him
I'm much better when I wing it!
(Song: "yeah, baby, I like it raw.")
Narrator: Who broke all the rules.
Vice President Biden: His mama lived in Long Island for ten years or so.
God rest her soul.
Although she's -- wait, your mom's still alive!
God bless her soul!
Narrator: And spoke from the heart.
(bleep) (applause)
Vice President Biden: I've never seen so many damn insurance commissioners.
Went to buy a 30-inch hedge clipper.
My, Lord, I'm not that old -- actually, I am.
Narrator: It's the story of friendship and the power of the human spirit.
The President: He has only two lines!
Okay.
Vice President Biden: You're making me feel better, buddy.
(laughter)
Narrator: But mostly (record needle screech) it's this
- for two hours!
Vice President Biden: And someone we appreciate even more, Natalie Portman.
This is not on the teleprompter but she's a heck of a lot better
lookin' than Rahm Emanuel!
(cheering)
Narrator: This fiscal year join two-time Grammy Award Winner
Barack Obama.
The President: This is the coolest weekly address.
Narrator: Renowned vegetable enthusiast, Michelle Obama!
First Lady Michelle Obama: Hey, look, Sam, there's a carrot!
Narrator: And AMTRAK's Passenger of the Year three decades running,
Joe Biden.
Vice President Biden: There goes Biden again.
Narrator: As the President loses his teleprompter but
wins the future.
The President: Thank you!
Narrator: "The President's Speech."
The President: My outstanding Vice President, Joe Biden is here.
(applause)