Let us begin this hard work together. Let us transform this nation.

I want us to take up the unfinished business of perfecting our union, and building a better America.

Through this decency, we can build a more hopeful America.

Let us be the generation that ends poverty in America.

Let us honor their valor by providing the care they need and rebuilding the military they love.

We all made this journey for a reason. It's humbling, but in my heart I know you didn't come here just for me, you came here because you believe in what this country can be.

Not just to hold an office, but to gather with you to transform a nation.

In the face of war, you believe there can be peace. In the face of despair, you believe there can be hope.

Divided, we are bound to fail.

Let us be the generation that finally tackles our health care crisis.

The failure of leadership, the smallness of our politics... has stopped us from meeting these challenges.

In the end, that's what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?

If you sense, as I sense, that the time is now... then I'm ready to take up the cause, and march with you, and work with you.

Today we are called once more - and it is time for our generation to answer that call.

We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent.

He tells us that there is power in hope.

I'm ready. Let's go.

We worship an awesome God in the blue states. And we don't like federal agents poking around in our libraries in the red states. We coach Little League in the blue states. And yes, we've got some gay friends in the red states.