Sunshine - Obama 2008

The conclusion of Barack Obama's 'Closing Argument' speech in Canton, Ohio.

Music: John Murphy - 'The Surface of the Sun'.
From the soundtrack for Danny Boyle's film 'Sunshine'.

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Transcript:

Hope -- that's what kept some of our parents and grandparents going when times were tough, what led them to say, "Maybe I can't go to college, but if I save a little bit each week my child can go to college -- maybe I can't have my own business but if I work really hard my child can open one of her own." Hope -- it's what led immigrants from distant lands to come to these shores against great odds and carve a new life for their families in America; what led those who couldn't vote to march and organize and stand for freedom -- that led them to cry out, "It may look dark tonight, but if I hold on to hope, tomorrow will be brighter."

That's what this election is about. That's the choice we face right now.

Canton, don't believe for a second this election is over. Don't think for a minute that power concedes. We have a lot of work to do. We have to work like our future depends on it, in this last week, because it does depend on it this week.

In one week's time, we can choose an economy that rewards work and creates new jobs and fuels prosperity from the bottom up. In one week, we can choose to invest in health care for our families and education for our kids and renewable energy for our future.

In one week, we can choose hope over fear and unity over division, the promise of change over the power of the status quo. In one week, we can come together, as one nation and one people, and once more choose our better history.

That's what's at stake. That's what we're fighting for. And if in this last week, you will knock on some doors for me and make some calls for me and talk to your neighbors and convince your friends; if you will stand with me and fight with me and give me your vote, then I promise you, we will not just win Ohio; we will win this general election. And together we'll change this country and we will change the world.

God bless you. God bless the United States of America. Let's get to work.

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[liltug2]

whats the song playing?

OBAMA , YES WE DID

[dashj2]

Music: John Murphy - 'The Surface of the Sun'.

From the soundtrack for Danny Boyle's film 'Sunshine'.

[1kkyu]

Without a doubt this man will say anything and do anything in order to become president. That is his goal and unfortunately he has succeeded in also making it the goal of millions of good but gullible individuals who want nothing more than to feel good.

[dashj2]

And McCain has run the cleanest campaign in American history, has never once lied or stretched the truth for political gain, and has never said one thing in a political ad, and then contradicted himself when confronted by a journalist...

Finally, an intelligent and progressive leader will be in the White House. America has been long overdue to join the rest of the world in the 21st century.

[jey5636]

Great things take time.

[TheFaisal505]

one peroson didnt make change

[TheFaisal505]

great wowowowowoowow powerful

[4everhdt]

Nope

[antoniaberry1]

OBAMA OBAMA

[skatas91]

well done USA. This is the first time i give a fucking enormous thumb up to USA... WELL DONE

[sallulover]

want to say i am really happy! I am proud that i am an American Citizen...God Bless the United States of America!

Yes, We Can!