The document discusses Barack Obama's communication skills as a speaker. It notes that Obama was born in Hawaii and educated at Columbia University and Harvard Law School. It describes Obama's ability to use communication to break down barriers and connect with audiences through his mastery of rhetorical techniques and persuasive speaking style. The document outlines some of Obama's strengths as a speaker, including emphasizing lyricism in speeches, using parallel constructions, controlling his posture and gestures, and keeping speeches simple. It also discusses Obama's speech writing process of crafting an outline, impactful lines, and conveying themes through contrasts and the rule of three.