Key speeches from the 44th President of the United States

'"Yes we can" is the best political statement of the century so far.'
The Times

The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States was a defining moment in American history. After years of failed policies and a failed politics from Washington, change has arrived. Barack Obama now has the chance to reclaim the American dream. He has proven to be a new kind of leader - one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we all face and move his nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America and its standing in the world.

'Speaking in public seems to be both a personal need and a political creed for Obama. He is not just a fine orator: he is consciously putting oratory at the centre of his political being - and in doing so seeks to embed himself in a vital American tradition.'
Financial Times

'The speeches are crafted for Obama as a great orator; on the page they still sing with sincerity.'
The Times

'The best kind of storyteller.'
Observer

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The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States was a defining moment in American history. After years of failed policies, Barack Obama was given the chance to reclaim the American dream. He proved himself to be a new kind of leader - one who could bring people together, be honest about the challenges we all face and move his nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America and its standing in the world.