DENVER, Aug. 28 DNCC-Wes-Moore-rmks
DENVER, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript
of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Wes Moore at the Democratic National
Convention on Thursday, August 28, 2008:
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Wes Moore
Democratic National Convention
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Hi, my name is Wes Moore. Twelve years ago, I took an oath on the Bible to
defend, support and protect the United States of America. Today, I cannot
fathom a more perfect expression of my allegiance as a soldier and citizen
than giving my full support for Barack Obama to be my next commander-in-chief.
Before I deployed for Afghanistan, my grandparents gave me a Bible.
Inside, they wrote four simple words: have faith, not fear. Those words
protected and guided me and the soldiers under my command during some of the
most trying days of my life.
I want a president who has a comprehensive strategy for Iraq and
Afghanistan, and who can rally young people to serve, both in and out of
uniform, and sees these as complementary, not contradictory goals. I want a
president who believes in supporting our troops while we are fighting
overseas, and supporting us with proper health care and education when we come
home.
This election is not about history. Nor is it about making history. It's
about seizing history.
The charge my grandparents gave me-have faith, not fear-is the same
challenge I issue tonight. A faith that this nation can rise to meet any
challenge.
Tonight, Senator Obama is not asking you to have faith in him. He is
asking you to have faith with him. Let's make Barack Obama our next president.
SOURCE 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee
