I admit, I did shed a tear or two listening to the inaugural address. I try to not be so enamored with the words, because they are only words, but sometimes they can be so powerful and so true. We will all admit (I think) that we as a country need a new direction, and the things that come out of that man's mouth make me really believe that's exactly where we are headed.
My favorite:
"For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace."
I love that his speech writer is like a 27 year old kid. That's a lot of big talk for such a young man.
Play it again, Sam :)
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