In case you missed President Obama’s year-end address, I’ve taken the liberty of sharing my interpretation of it with you. Please note that several empty platitudes have been removed for the sake of brevity:

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Hi, everyone. As 2011 comes to an end and we look ahead to 2012, I want to wish you all a very happy New Year.

The past year has been a time of great challenge and great progress for our country. You’ve all seen the fierce debates rock Capitol Hill — debates that will ultimately determine our future.

I’ve had several closed-door meetings with my most respected advisers, and the results are promising — my golf swing is improving dramatically. Indeed, the future looks bright. Read more.