The mark of a true leader is having the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve greatness. Many leaders thoughout American history have left a legacy of greatness and we hold their precepts dear and true.
I believe for a number of years the human spirit in the American society and ultimately around the world has been dragged through the bushes of war and despair. There is no one person that can solve any or even one of the world's problems. I really don't believe Americans or people around the world are looking for a person to be their saviour but someone who can inspire them to be all they can be.
"And so, my fellow American, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." (John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961).
Yes we can dream again. Yes we can live again. Yes we can find hope again. Yes we can be examples of greatness.
"I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream." (Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr, I Have a Dream).
The dream is bigger than one man as it transcends the borders of the American borders into the nations of the world. Never before have I seen the true American spirit as I have recently with Obama's energized campaign. This campaign is more than a campaign for the White House. This campaign is about us recognizing that change can only be achieved when we all come together and work together for the reality is "We Can".
I applaud Obama on his initiative in awaking the dream that has been laying asleep in so many. Many might call his speeches lame and a ray of false hope. However, it is better to have hope than have none at all and so I join with the change and encourage others to do the same for change is the opportunity for each of us to make a positive difference in the lives of others and for future generations.
YES WE CAN!!! The Dream Reenergized.
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