I don't believe that Senator McCain doesn't care what's going on in the lives of Americans. I just think he doesn't know. Why else would he define middle class as someone making under $5 million a year?

But the record's clear: John McCain has voted with George Bush 90 percent of the time.

I haven't met her before. She seems like a compelling person. Obviously, a terrific story. Personal story. And, you know, I'm sure that she will help make the case for the Republicans. Unfortunately the case is more of the same.

It is also a day to remember the disastrously inadequate response from the federal government.

Today is a day to celebrate their resilience and pledge to help them finish the job.

Never again will we let bureaucratic incompetence leave disaster victims stranded and alone.

If John McCain wants to follow George Bush with more tough talk and bad strategy, that is his choice – but it is not the change we need.

I will make it easier for the American people to afford these new cars.

It is that promise that has always set this country apart.

I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States.

Now is the time to change our bankruptcy laws, so that your pensions are protected ahead of CEO bonuses.

America, we are better than these last eight years.

We have now lived through first so-called economic 'expansion' on record where typical families saw their incomes fall.

Russia's government must respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and other independent states.

Another 816,000 Americans fell into poverty in 2007 - including nearly 500,000 children - bringing the total increase in Americans in poverty under President Bush to 5.7 million.

Today's news confirms what America's struggling families already know - that over the past seven years our economy has moved backwards.

Let us be clear, no one wants to see another Cold War with Russia.

Joe Biden will give us some real straight talk.