Transcript: Inaugural Address of Barack Obama
Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real, they are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this America: They will be met.
On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas that for far too long have ...
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While this does not quite fit the definition of journalism, I felt it was important to include this speech transcript in our opinion section, because so many stories on our site refer to it. We are very lucky to have such an exceptional leader with such a clear message, at a time when we need thoughtful guidance more than ever before in recent history.