Speaking of 'empty'; anyone hear the sounds of 'empty' as Obama, desperately tries to find a 'empathetic' tone; for his words? If you heard only the tone and cadence and only the 'sound' of the words he spoke; one could easily conclude; it was just another campaign speech.
Obama, trying to wax as a 'caring human'; trying to find authentic sympathy; is a 'study' to watch and weigh. . .
IMO Mitt's speech was just canned rhetoric that he's spoken thousands of times as member, bishop and stake president in the mormon church at funerals.
He most likely has a whole all purpose collection of phrases and catch words.
Let's not forget that Mitt served in the same role as pastor to his flocks.