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A step closer today with the announcement of Hillary’s intent to end her campaign, we continue to reflect on the remarkable Senator Obama. As follows is a statement released by Congressman Jackson JR. Keep Hope Alive!
CONGRESSMAN JACKSON SAYS THAT
‘THIS IS A DEFINING MOMENT IN HISTORY’
OBAMA TO ACCEPT NOMINATION ON 45TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE ‘I HAVE A DREAM’ SPEECH
(Aug 28, 1963 - Aug 28, 2008)

Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. released the following statement
about Senator Barack Obama imminently clinching the Democratic
nomination for President of the United States of America:

“This is a defining moment in history as Senator Barack Obama is
poised to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.
Senator Obama’s nomination confirms Dr. King’s observation that
‘the moral arc of the universe’ is long, but bends toward freedom
and justice for all.

“Senator Obama personifies a uniquely American story — born to a
mother from Kansas and a father from Kenya. He affirms the motto
included in the Great Seal of the United States: E Pluribus Unum
– Out of Many, One. He also reflects the American Dream –
‘a skinny kid with a funny name’ who came to Chicago’s South
Side with ‘no money and no connections’ can run to become the
President of the United States of America.

“His campaign is just as uniquely American, made possible by the
great democratic movements of the 20th Century. The civil rights
movement, labor movement, women’s movement, peace movement, and
the environmental movement have opened society and expanded rights,
allowing more Americans to participate in and perfect our democracy.

“Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President
on August 28th — the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech. In many ways, Senator Obama’s
nomination as president is a fulfillment of a dream — a dream
long deferred — envisioning a country where people would ‘not
be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their
character.’

“Clearly, Senator Obama has demonstrated his character, conviction
and capacity to lead our nation to a more perfect Union. And, the
American people have rallied and responded,” Congressman Jackson
concluded.

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Kenneth Edmonds
Chief of Staff
Office of Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.
2419 Rayburn House Office Building