I was there and was able to make it in. That was the biggest line I had ever seen. I was only in the middle and we were blocks away from the actual building. If his speech wasn't inspiring (which it definately was), seeing all those people waiting in line said it all.

I WAS HERE...my husband was up close...really sincere man...you can feel his warmth and sincerity....I was not decided on anyone yet but he just was IT....pls. do not let this moment to vote him pass by....we need him and his new, fresh vision for the US.

This guy makes me really really really feel proud to be an American. It's a wonderful feeling.

"The last 30 seconds of the speech [were] prolific." -Ryesca I couldn't have said it better myself. I was moved to tears by the last few moments of this amazing, amazing speech. Obama '08!

I am soooo happy I was there! I cried, was elated to have witnessed history, and my candidate live and in person!!! Obama '08 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I so agree with you! It's about darn time an African person get a chance to prove himself!He'll do just fine! I didn't think that I would live long enough to see this happening! I hope this will show black kids everywhere that they are not inferior, they should look beyond their color! Don't listen to people saying you're not good enough, you can achieve anything, you might have to work a little harder, but you'll sure get there!

I seriously got chills watching this live last night. Especially at the point at which he starts raising his hand and voice and tries talking over the crowd's thunderous applause. It was unreal. He won the Presidency with this speech in my opinion.

I had the choice of going to either New York or Chicago to get my Master's. I chose Chicago. Before I'd even arrived, I was a staunch Obama supporter. It's been absolutely wonderful to be in the Windy City this year, during this primary season, the hometown of Mr. Barack Obama. He is the honest, compassionate, intelligent leader this country not only NEEDS...it DESERVES! Goodbye, Bush...don't let the door hit you on the way out. Hello President Obama and a brighter day.

just hearing him say, "I can stand here and say I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America" sends shivers down my spine! Obama for Prez!!!

Congratulations, America! You have shown it can be done. My heart goes out to all African Americans who have waited all their lives for this moment.

I was there. The lines outside the Xcel were bananas! It was great, no one walking to the back of the line looked to be in a bad mood. Everyone seemed to be happy to come support Barack and witness a part of history. God willing, Obama will go down as one of the great leaders.

My wife and I were there, and we truly did feel like that was the moment. The atmosphere was electric and everyone got chills. This man is destined for greatness.

If this speech doesnt give you the chills, check your pulse.

I was here watching this speech live. And boy oh boy, talk about noise! The audience is electrified to maximum level! You can literally feel it to your brain and spine. The moment he say "I will be the democratic nominee" and WOW! The volume is UNREAL! Obama 2008!

If you watch this speech and you dont get goosebumps, check you pulse.

I'm glad its not just me. I walked around all day (6/4/08) with tears in my eyes... and I'm not soft, or anything... this change is powerful.

Barack Obama demonstrates the charisma, leadership, intellect, and substance to help motivate and empower all Americans, regardless of their chosen political party, to do what we are capable of doing. While I respect the other candidates, I am proud to have campaigned for Mr. Obama and elated that he is the Democratic nominee for President! Yes, we CAN!

On August 28, 2008 45 years to the day of Martin Luther King's famous "I Have A Dream" speech Barack Obama will have the opportunity to make history again. To quote King...I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations...With faith we will be able to work together...to struggle together...I have a dream that children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. YES WE CAN!

Great speech by Obama !!! How can you not vote for the man after that speech ???

You are so right. He said this day would come in his "I Have a Dream" speech. Free at last, Free at last, thank God almighty, we are free at last. Yes We Can! Obama 2008/2012!!!

This speech brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of you!!! God bless you Barak and I can't wait to see you as President of the United States!!!

"This is the moment" for USA to work for a better future. This is the leadership that I think you need to inspire and lead with principles and not only power the democratic world. Regards from Sweden.

This is history that was made right in our time, no matter who you support as a candidate, this is a testamony of how far America has come. Our ancestors before us, would not have been more happy, as an African-American, I hope this inspires us as a nation to work to make our country a better place, as we have done for this nomination, let us all commit ourselves to working together and take it further to elceting him President of the United States, GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

BarackObamadotcom, THANK YOU! Thanks. Thank You! Thank you. Thank YOU.

give me goose bumps listening to this young man....YOU INSPIRE ME TO BE A BETTER MAN...THANK YOU.

my friend was there!!! she said there were even more people outside

Congrats to the US for making the right choice and nominating Barack. I am Canadian, and have no real skin in the game, but after watching Obama's speech last night I felt so proud and wish him all the best. It won't be easy but if he is elected I have great hopes for a real change in US policies on many issues and foresee a change in the world views of US and American's.

God Bless you Mr. Obama and thank you for the breath of fresh air! You've got my vote!

HOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLYYYYYYY CRAAAAAPPPP! WOOOOW!!!! WHAT A SPEECH! Did anyone see mcsame's speech? WOW, what a difference!

Now this is history that I would love to tell my children that anything is possible.

Thanks for giving people like me hope! Thanks from bringing me back - I will not only vote again - for you - but I'll volunteer for your campaign!

Well....I am pleased to say that when I heard the Keynote address at the Democratic convention in 2004 and turned afterwards to my friend and exclaimed "WHY DON'T WE HAVE THIS GUY RUNNING???", that it only took 4 more years for it to become reality!!!!! BARACK TO THE FUTURE!!!!!!

This is the man that will restore the American image that was tainted for the last couple of years. And so does their greatness. ***OBAMA FOR U.S PRESIDENT 2008***

This man will change the world for the better.

I was there they could have filled the arena twice there were so many people. The republicans wont be able to get a fraction of that in there.

My buddy and I got there pretty late and for the next couple hours, people were still making their way to the back of the line. I'm not lying when I say -- not one person had a frown on their face as they were walking to the back of the line, almost certainly not to get into the rally. It was like nothing I'd ever seen before. God bless Obama. God bless America.

Listen to how he commends Sen. Clinton! Showing such humility in his moment of victory! Not a shred of arrogance! Virtuous, every ounce of his being! That's the leader we need! Building our counrty up from this solid foundation...principles of virtue! Behold our President for the next 8 years people!

I have used your phrase in a direct quote. Thank you so much for such a concise, well spoken judgment of this great speech.

And Barack is. Barack picked up where MLK left off. MLK sais in his 1963 speech that this day would come.

This speech gets so epic at 25:50... If he wins, I am joining the military to help enforce his mandate, that's how much I believe in him and his earnest desire to make this nation and this world better. And if time allows, and a if President Obama should ask, National Service in between tours of duty.

I never felt like this good in like ages. He is the ONE!!

I bet there are a lot of men that feel just as you do. He really sets the bar high - I think a lot of young men will enjoy him as a terrific role model.

Obama!!! I believed in you form the beggining when I first heared about you I said either Ron Paul or Obama. When Ron Paul was done I knew all along you would be the nominee and will be our president! Congradulations! You represent the indominable American spirit! YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!

What a history-making speech! Awesome. Go Barry.

All his speeches are historical. MLK Jr. would be proud.

He voted for a version of the Patriot Act II which was a much more constitutionally appropriate version.

"This was the moment, this was the time when we came together to remake this great nation, so that it may always reflect our very best selves and highest ideals." Wow, awesome. I always think it's important to remain impartial and skeptical towards politics. So I've thought some of the criticisms towards Obama were just. But above all else, he ignites the public to such a degree that I haven't seen in the past, which I think is important to turn the U.S. around. That's why I'm OBAMA all the way

I was not sure if I was going to vote for Obama before this speech. Now I am positive I am voting for him. This speech was so inspiring to me, and this is the proudest I have ever been of my country. I cant wait to utter the words "President Obama"

Yheaa i have to agree that was a beatiful speech that just means he has a lot of words and he is sweet to the ear, too bad that ordinary people can't simple see beyond that. What a pitty

Congratulations Barak Obama. I believe America will be transformed by this great leader!

Senator Obama you made a skeptic a passionate supporter. Please help the people who will put you in office. Make America strong again she needs men of Intelligence and vision like yourself. God Bless..

This is incredible beyond words. I am watching history unfold before my eyes. This man is going to sweep the elections.

You are the Change that America needs!

Never thought i'd see the day something like this would happen. Congrats Barack!! Good luck in November!!

how many people were there? was the place full? GO OBAMA!

I am crying. This is beautiful. He just has to win. He will change the world.

oh man i cant wait to hear his inauguration speech

America is ready to turn the page and turn the corner; a little piece of advice, yes sage. Get behind Obama-Warner!

I was there, It was a great experience.

All we need is motivation, he will bring this to us and much more. We will be great again. gObama!

I've never seen so much love for any other politician from the United States of America. I hope everything goes right, and he is our next President. Obama in 2008!!!!!

"Our last best hope." Very moving.

This guy is so captivitating...I made phone calls for him after I voted for him. OBAMA '08 for President!!!!!

I do not want to trash talk McCain, being a fellow American, but I think this country cannot hold on to the same policies that have proven to be arrogant and irresponsible. We do not need a politician who wants to carry out an angenda similar to what we have seen for the past 8 years. We need someone who can give us back the feeling of hope. We need someone fresh. We need someone new. We need someone who can help us remember what it feels like to live without fear. We need Obama.

omfg I was there! It was amazing!

What's that song in the background at the end?

I was thinking that as much as I appreciate the Joe Biden's of the world, it's going to take more than the "average Democrat" to clean up the horrible mess the Republicans have made and get this nation back on track. I am so happy I lived to see this day. Yes, we can!

I think Obama is just what the US needs . . .

Thank you so much! As an American, I really appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers, God Bless ^_^

what an amazing person.

i cried

so moving I cried Go Obama!!!!

What's the song at the end?

Historic.

I remember thinking, he's my guy. And that he was well on his way to being President. I am happy to report that Hilary is conceding Friday. Let's hope she gets behind with all her talents. The world needs us to move on. I like a lot about him, but I really like the fact that he grew up watching Star Trek, and references it. Growing up in the predominantly white burbs, it pointed to a more perfect future for humanity. He's of my generation and that means something. He lacks the Boomer baggage.

you inspire me Mr Obama. (Canada)

I'm so glad I lived to see this.

Thank you Obama's grandmother. I had a grandmother like that and I know exactly what you mean Senator! Its such a BEAUTIFUL day in America.

Well done Mr Obama, Love from Australia!

Wow...this speech is about 10 billion times better than McCain's.

YES THEY CAN! I'm not american but I'm so happy for you guys. Barack Obama will be the president you've been waiting for, just say a prayer for him so his path can be accomplish.

Last night really started to make me feel like I believed in this country.. first time I can say that in my 24 short years on this earth.

wow.

Does this one have fixed audio?

He makes one thinks. Better or wonderfull? The American people have the power. Hello from Sweden.

How can this not make you feel that we have a chance to make things better here? Obama '08!!

Incredible feeling watching this.

Somehow I feel that America has changed. From now on, when I tell a child "You can be anything that you want to be..." I will never again feel that I am not telling the truth. Last night a check cleared. A check written in 1776 when the declaration of Independence was written. A check signed in 1862 when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. A dream fulfilled that was dreamt by a King in 1968 that we would be judged by the content of our character, not the color of our skin.

Congratulations, Mr. President. Obama 2012!

This is a victory for all black people everywhere! I'm so happy for him! His victory showed be that everything is possible in this world, my color will never be a limitation, and I will surely achieve every single dream of mine one day!

We as Americans owe it to the rest of the world to elect this man.

the world is watching too and is very hopefull of Barack Obama becoming the next President of the United States. If hope is all he gives.... It's more than enough!

WHAT A GREAT SPEECH:D OBAMA '08!!

never thought i'd see this... i'm so proud of america. good luck obama!!

We have turned the page. We must remember this in November. Republican or Democrat IT DOESN'T MATTER.... WE ARE AMERICANS FIRST!!

Such a fabulous moment...so inspiring!

I heart Barack! Once in a lifetime candidate...at least for me.

this is my favorite speech i've seen by him so far. He is an amazing speaker and I really want him to be president.

This speech was so epic win, Gratz once again Barack, good luck on the future trail :)

absolutely beautiful