He was NOT defending his preacher. Are you people NUTS? He stated that several times in his speech. He said that the man introduced him to the Christian faith, officiated his marraige, babtized his kids, etc. He reiterated that the preacher said some things that he disagreed with, just like all politicians say some things we disagree with, but we still vote for whomever we vote for. we can't totally agree with everything or support any candidate 100%, and, as he also pointed out, I'm sure you churchgoers out there have disagreed with some things your pastor said. He said that, had he heard his preacher make those inflammatory remarks, ("Goddamn America", or racist remarks), he would have called him on it. He also pointed out before this speech that this preacher is close to retirement...that sounds like he's politely hinting that the man may be senile and his comments may be attributed to senility. I actually thought this speech was pretty good. He addressed a lot of the 800 pound gorillas that he's been heretofore avoiding. I respect him for doing that. But I'm still voting for Hillary.