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 strangled our politics.
We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
- President Barack Obama
(I want to highlight a couple more passages. I think the speech was terrific.)
the time has come to set aside childish things
That this line might have come from Jon Favreau (heck, even if it didn't) = priceless!
Posted by: jinbaltimore | January 21, 2009 at 01:30 AM
J - HA!!! :)
Posted by: Redstar | January 21, 2009 at 09:40 AM