Barack-Obama

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUXEiwJiKj4&w=640&h=390] Good evening. Tonight, I’d like to update the American people on the international effort that we have led in Libya – what we have done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. I want to begin by paying tribute to our men and women in uniform who, once again, have acted with courage, professionalism and patriotism. They have moved with incredible speed and strength. Because of them and our dedicated diplomats, a coalition has been forged and countless lives have been saved. Meanwhile, as we speak, our troops are supporting our ally Japan, leaving Iraq to its people, stopping the Taliban’s momentum in Afghanistan, and going after al Qaeda around the globe. As Commander-in-Chief, I am grateful to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and their families, as are all Americans. ...

Obama gave a speech at Wakefield High School today, urging the students to study hard. Obama urges students to work hard, stay in school http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/08/obama.school.speech/index.html He has a good reason to do so despite criticism from some parents accusing him of having political motives. American students are known for falling behind international standard, especially in Math and Science. America has been prospering because it has been able to keep many bright and promising workers in exchange for the American dream. Now the American dream seems fading, educated domestic and foreign students are tempted to venture out, and with the ever growing health care expense, even if the current financial crisis will recover eventually, a stable and strong work force needs to be in place. Sadly, such dependable work force is not foreseeable. ...

This is a major step Obama took to bridge the gap between US and the Muslim world. I really enjoyed listening to this hour long speech, which addresses where America stands in light of many things happening inside and outside of America. Below the video is the transcript from WPO: [youtube &hl=en&fs=1&] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BlqLwCKkeY ...

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents. ...