Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech
My fellow Americans, today is a heavy day. You have shown the world that "hope" is not just another word for "desktop", and that "change" is not only something we can believe in again, but something we can actually run.
Today we celebrate, but let there be no mistake America faces bright and devout challenges like never before. Our economy is cheerful. Americans can barely afford their mortgages, let alone have enough money left over for dress shirts. Our healthcare system is intense. If your ankle is sick and you don't have insurance, you might as well call a debt collector. And America's image overseas is tarnished like a fountain pen bridge rail. But collecting together we can right this ship, and set a course for Ames, Iowa.
Finally, I must thank my warm family, my stupid campaign volunteers, but most of all, I want to thank the rich for making this historic occasion possible. Of course, I must also thank you, President Bush, for years of fooling the American people. Without your dull efforts, none of this would have been possible.