Woohoo! Barack Obama now becomes President of the United States of America. At last, he's going to speech in front of his people.
Wow, hearing his speech is very deep and very broaden his knowledge to be able to give hopes to American people. He says that the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord" to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Obama emphasized that his biggest challenge is to repair the tattered economy left behind by outgoing President George W. Bush. "Our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions — that time has surely passed," he said in an undisguised shot at Bush administration policies. "Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin the work of remaking America."
Still, he bluntly warned, "To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West — know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy."
"To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
He said it was a moment to recall "that all are equal, all are free and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness."
Obama called for a political truce in Washington to end "the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics."
He said that all Americans have roles in rebuilding the nation by renewing the traditions of hard work, honesty and fair play, tolerance, loyalty and patriotism.
"What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility, a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task."
"The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works," the new president said.
In his remarks, Obama took stock of the nation's sobering problems.
"That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood," he said.
"Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age," Obama said. "Homes have been lost, jobs shed, businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly, our schools fail too many, and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet."
It was the first change of administrations since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Crowds filled the Mall for a distant glimpse of the proceedings or just, in the words of many, simply "to be here."
I admired his charisma, intelligent and of course, truly good man. I know that his mother taught him very well. He sure does very confident when he speaks truthfully and I can see how he acts but I know he's doing right thing to shown to his people though I'm so thankful that he is really a President of the United States of America. The next person is Elizabeth, she's a poet. I love poet you know haha. The last is the end of the prayer. *so sleepy* It's already 1:35AM. "It's time to begin to rebuild America and start to work in action." I like that motto. Young and untested, Obama is a man of enormous confidence and electrifying oratorical skills. Hopes for Obama are extremely high, suggesting that Americans are willing to give him a long honeymoon to strengthen the economy and lift the financial gloom. I'm glad that everything turns good. Everyone, have a nice weekend! :)
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