Excerpts From Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech • 08.28.08

I’ve got my hands on a bit of Barack Obama’s speech tonight. I must say this is going to be an amazing part of history we are about to witness. Check it out below.
“America, we are better than these last eight years. We are a better country than this.”
“The Republican nominee, John McCain, has worn the uniform of our country with bravery and distinction, and for that we owe him our gratitude and respect.”“I will cut taxes – cut taxes – for 95% of all working families. Because in an economy like this, the last thing we should do is raise taxes on the middle-class.”
“And for the sake of our economy, our security, and the future of our planet, I will set a clear goal as President: in ten years, we will finally end our dependence on oil from the Middle East.”
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