This victory
alone
is not
the change
we seek.
It is only
the chance
for us
to make
that change.
And that
cannot happen
if we
go back
to the way
things were.
It cannot happen
without you
without
a new spirit
of service
a new spirit
of sacrifice
So let us summon
a new spirit
of patriotism
of responsibility
where each of us
resolves
to pitch in
and work harder
and look after
not only ourselves
but each other.
Barack Obama
Chicago, November 4, 2008
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Hey, this is neat!
ReplyDeleteA call to arms, I mean, action!
ReplyDeleteAMEN!
ReplyDeleteI shared this with my students today. They were SO excited to have some of his words in writing!
ReplyDeleteAmen amen amen. I love his words!
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