Speeches From The Democratic Convention

August 28, 2008 In these prepared remarks provided by the Obama campaign, Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's nomination as president "with profound gratitude and great humility." The November election is the party's "chance to keep, in the 21st century, the American promise alive," said Obama.

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August 28, 2008 Al Gore said in his convention speech the world is facing a "planetary emergency" — and Obama is the person to help solve it. He said, "We already have everything we need to use the sun, the wind, geothermal power, conservation and efficiency to solve the climate crisis — everything, that is, except a president who inspires us to believe."

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August 28, 2008 On the last day of the Democratic convention, Rep. John Lewis introduced a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., who delivered his "I Have a Dream speech 45 years ago. Lewis, who was at the March on Washington, said that "this dream was too right, too necessary, too noble to ever die."

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August 27, 2008 Joe Biden accepted his nomination Wednesday as Barack Obama's running mate on the Democratic ticket. In his speech, he said Obama was the great American success story.

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August 27, 2008 In this speech, former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry attacks the way the Bush administration has handled foreign policy decisions and equates a McCain presidency with a continuation of President George W. Bush.

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August 27, 2008 In his speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Bill Clinton said Barack Obama is ready to be president. The former president also praised Obama's choice of Joe Biden as a running mate, saying, "He hit it out of the park."

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August 26, 2008 In an emotionally charged speech at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton put her full support behind Barack Obama. "No way. No how. No McCain," she said.

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August 26, 2008 In his keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, the former Virgina Gov. Mark Warner talks about the future of America and that electing Barack Obama president is the nation's "one shot to get it right."

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August 25, 2008 In her speech, Michelle Obama delves into her autobiography as a child on the South Side of Chicago and as an adult working in the public service sector. Her speech highlights what she calls Obama's commitment to young people, women and working families.

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August 25, 2008 Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. evoked Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he talked about Obama making history as the first black presidential nominee. He spoke on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

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