DENVER, Aug. 28 Shackelford
DENVER, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript
of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Lottie Shackelford at the Democratic
National Convention on Thursday, August 28, 2008:
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Scheduled for delivery: August 28, 2008 - 4:00-5:00 pm MT
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Lottie Shackelford
Democratic National Convention
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Thank you, fellow Democrats.
As DNC vice-chair of voter registration and participation, I am honored
and humbled to be here sharing this historic moment with you, on the 45th
anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, as we nominate the next
President of the United States, Barack Obama.
As I look around this arena, I am awed by the incredible diversity of the
Democratic Party.
This stadium looks like America.
What impresses me most is that we have all come together, united in our
efforts to help Barack Obama and Joe Biden win the White House.
Though this is a celebration of our party and our nominee, let's not
forget that there are still millions more that must be registered to vote,
thousands of doors to knock on, countless rumors to counter, and most
importantly, a country to reclaim.
But our hard work will be rewarded.
When Barack Obama is president and Democrats strengthen our majorities all
across the country, we will have three things that we have sorely needed after
the past eight miserable years: change, hope, and a great Democrat in the
White House.
SOURCE 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee
