President-Elect Obama Acknowledges Challenges, Expresses Hope

Acknowledging challenges ahead, President-elect Barack Obama heaped praise on supporters and campaign staff in a speech after winning the presidency.

“The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep,” Obama said.”But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face.”

To a refrain of his signature campaign slogan, “yes we can,” Obama expressed effusive hope for the future of the United States.

“This is our moment,” he said. “This is our time…to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth