honolulu u.s. president barack obama deliver farewell address jan. 10 reflect time office say thank supporters say email statement release monday obama note first president unite state george washington pen farewell address 1796 say would deliver speech hometown chicago think remark chance say thank amaze journey celebrate ways change country good past eight years offer thoughts go say republican donald trump swear office jan. 20. campaign white house trump pledge undo many obama signature policy measure include healthcare law obama campaign hard trump democratic opponent hillary clinton seek ensure smooth transition power despite major policy differences successor also leave party without clear figurehead leave white house since 2009 face fair share challenge come strong obama say email likely foreshadow theme speech never let go belief guide us ever since found conviction together change country good obama deliver farewell address chicago january 10