
We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we've set. We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well funded. Barack H. Obama http://rebirthofreason.com/Spirit/Videos/109.shtml

So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other. Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, its that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers - in this country, we rise or fall as one nation; as one people. Barack H. Obama http://www.obama2008.eu/

John McCain and Sarah Palin they call this socialistic. You know I don’t know when, when they decided they wanted to make a virtue out of selfishness. Barack H. Obama Barack H. Obama, Obama's New Attack on Those Who Don't Want Higher Taxes: ‘Selfishness’

John McCain and Sarah Palin, they call this socialistic. Y'know, I don't know when they decided they wanted to make a virtue out of selfishness. Y'know, the next thing I know, they're gonna find evidence of my communistic tendencies because I shared my toys in kindergarten -- cause I split my peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my friend in sixth grade. Barack H. Obama http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/10/obama_a_vote_for_me_is_vote_fo.php

I certainly don't fault Senator McCain for these problems, but I do fault the economic philosophy he subscribes to. Barack H. Obama Obama explaining collapse of Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch; in news article: "Obama says McCain is running dishonest campaign"

For over two decades, [McCain has] subscribed to that old, discredited Republican philosophy — give more and more to those with the most and hope that prosperity trickles down to everyone else. Barack H. Obama http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20080830/pl_politico/12964

I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office. I don't fit the typical pedigree. Barack H. Obama 2008 Convention Acceptance Speech

... the fundamental belief that I am my brother's keeper; I am my sister's keeper. That's the promise we need to keep. Barack H. Obama Nomination Speech at the 2008 DNC
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