AMERICA CHOOSES:
The Nation watched, waited while history was made
Kessi Nitschke
Issue date: 11/6/08 Section: News
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Shortly afterwards, John McCain, republican senator from Arizona, gave his conceding speech to a full crowd in Arizona, calling Obama a worthy opponent who will "surely and without a doubt live up to the history that he is making," McCain said. "Today I was a candidate for the highest honor that you can hold in this country. Tonight, I remain her servant."
At 11 p.m. Tuesday, Obama took the stage in Illinois to deliver his acceptance speech.
"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 democracy, tonight is your answer," Obama said.
Throughout his two year campaign, Obama has campaigned for change in the Bush-run America.
"What began 21 months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night," Obama said. "This victory alone is not the change we seek-- 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."
Obama gave McCain the credit that he had worked for and talked about the help he's asked from him to help lead the country.
"Senator McCain has fought long and hard in this campaign, and he's fought longer and harder for the country he loves," Obama said. "I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead."
During his speech, Obama thanked those involved in his campaign, including Joe Biden, vice president elect, and his wife and daughters.
"Above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to- it belongs to you," Obama said. "It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy… This is your victory.... But even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges ahead will be the greatest of our lifetime- two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century."
His ideas of change echoed throughout his speech.
"For that is the true genius of America- that America can change," Obama said. "Our Union can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow."
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