“Your dreams do not have to come at the expense of my dreams”

I’m not trying to change your vote. It’s just that everyone should watch this speech. There’s a transcript here.

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love.boxes March 19, 2008 at 12:01 am

I think this was a really great speech, an historic speech. I agreed with so many of the ideas that Senator Obama put forward.

What I like about him is that I feel that he is good man, with a lot of character and that comes through in his remarks today.

I’m not voting for him because I don’t agree with his views on many, many issues. But, I like him anyway because I feel that he is a good and honest public servant who is trying to help people. I think that of John McCain as well.. I have Clinton Fatigue.. so I won’t comment there.

I am thrilled that we have an election with both an African American and a woman in a position to be elected president. I would love to vote for Condoleezza Rice myself.. alas she won’t run. 🙂
Soul-Fusion March 19, 2008 at 12:04 am

No cajoling needed, he has my vote already. I neglected a lot of work earlier today by reading the speech (faster than watching, but I will watch). Loved it and I think anything I say about it will only detract from the message.
Chelsea March 19, 2008 at 3:37 am

Thanks for sharing. He already has my vote.
karey m. March 19, 2008 at 1:24 pm

ugh. you get to the “i am here because of ashley” part…and just tears.

i’m so hopeful, yes?
laura_s March 19, 2008 at 1:44 pm

i’m a hillary fan – but this speech moved me to tears. hillary/obama 08?!
shellybean March 19, 2008 at 1:44 pm

I read the transcript yesterday. I think its an excellent speech and that his approach to racial relations is actually both sensitive and sensible. Go Obama!
Golightly March 19, 2008 at 3:54 pm

His words are so powerful and hopeful. I’m the same way, when he speaks, I believe what he says and I believe that he will change Washington by bringing honesty, integrity and a hopeful vision to the White House. I also teared up at the end, during Ashley’s story and then “I’m here because of Ashley”.
Tiffany March 21, 2008 at 4:03 am

When I watched this speech (in four different parts on youtube) I had the distinct feeling that it was a historical moment, and a speech that could/should be read by our children and children’s children in future history books. He truly makes me proud to be an American.