"While the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress. As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, 'We are not enemies, but friends. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection.' And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn -- I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too."
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He's going to be a great president. But even though I worked for his campaign as a passionate volunteer, and I am so very, very proud and happy with the work that I've done, I refuse to return to complacency. I'm going to work hard myself to make sure that we will actually make the change necessary to save not only the country but our very world.
I cried last night with happiness, but I awoke today with resolution. Let's get it started.
I'm from Sweden and I can tell you most of us over here were nervous right to the last minute. Many (including me) have feared that the US never would take the leap and vote for Obama, that the nation wasn't ready, that the voters, when they stood with the ballot in their hand, would get cold feet and vote safe and for McCain. The sigh of relief that swept across Europe when it was clear Obama was the winner was amazing.