Excerpts from Barack Obama's acceptance speech
Barack Obama's campaign has just released some excerpts of the speech he will give tonight when he accepts the Democratic nomination. Here is the beginning of the speech, which spokesman Bill Burton sent to reporters a few minutes ago:
“Four years ago, I stood before you and told you my story – of the brief union between a young man from Kenya and a young woman from Kansas who weren’t well-off or well-known, but shared a belief that in America, their son could achieve whatever he put his mind to.
“It is that promise that has always set this country apart – that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our individual dreams but still come together as one American family, to ensure that the next generation can pursue their dreams as well."
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And here for a good analysis by our Peter Wallsten about the importance of tonight's speech.
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Posted by: Jean | August 28, 2008 at 04:03 PM
I'm not a democrat but as an IT worker only one issue in this election matters.
How will McCain respond to that 3 A.M. email when America is threatened?
Oh yeah he can't figure out how to check his email.
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Posted by: USA IT VS NOOBS | August 28, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Arrogant, cold, and elitist
Obama could make us defeatist.
But we can diffuse him
Make others refuse him;
With mockery vic'try is sweetest.
Posted by: Elspeth | August 28, 2008 at 05:08 PM
In Senator Obama, I see a man who can redeem the sacrifice of all Americans who have dedicated themselves for Freedom.
Americans who remember their heritage can take pride in the sacrifice of those who fought for their homes, their families and their rights in a War Between the States. They can take pride that when the Federal Government failed to secure the peace, many sons and daughters of the Confederacy and of the Union - over 150 years - struggled to lead the way forward and build progress for a greater America.
For too long now the Republican Party has exploited our regional history, the pride of our heritage and the deep religious traditions we share in exchange for their political power.
The time has come to thank God that we can finally put these ghosts to an honorable rest.
So let us thank God today that our history calls us all to stand for Freedom and Justice under law. Let us thank God that the sons and daughters of America fought to free us from fascist tyranny. Let us thank the Almighty that we were called to defend Freedom's precious gifts against an Iron Curtain of despair. And let us recognize today our responsibility to seek justice for all of God's children.
Senator Obama isn't a great black man. He is a great American. And the time has come when we must honor our past and choose our future. We must choose the America our sons and daughters will inherit.
The time has come to elect a great President who honors the heroic virtues of our past and the best hopes of our future. The time has come to elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden as President and Vice President of the United States of America.
Posted by: Mrs. Pankhurst | August 28, 2008 at 06:04 PM
Hey Now, I just noticed some links from you blog to my 'Obama Presidential Victory Speech (excerpts)' video. Thanks. I can't find it on your pages, though.
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Posted by: Robert Anton | November 07, 2008 at 01:09 PM