words that will resonate for generations to come.

THIS IS YOUR VICTORY.
Barack Obama
November 4th, 2008
Chicago, IL

“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.”

“It’s the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.”

“Because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.”

“I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you—we as a people will get there.”

“Our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand.”

“The true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.”

“To reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth—that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can’t, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people: YES WE CAN.”