Inaugural Presidential Address, Official Transcript By: Barack Obama (1961-) |
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This book offers readers an in-depth look at Barack Obama's inaugural presidential address. With the official transcript available, readers can easily follow along as Obama delivers his historic speech. The book provides insight into Obama's vision for the country and showcases his ability to inspire and unite people through powerful rhetoric. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in politics or presidential history. OBAMA: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents. So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans. That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. 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. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered... Continue reading book >>
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