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My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have [...]

It’s always darkest before the dawn; as the saying goes.  The Imperial Presidency is now counting down the hours and the world waits with bated breath for the dawning of a new age in politics.  Gone will be the days of secret prisons and illegal rendition.  Gone will be the days of corporate lobbyist running [...]

Of course there is the obvious- The United States of America has elected a black man to be the 44th President of the United States. This history cannot be understated and in some ways I don’t think I’ve fully absorbed the reality of this amazing event. The first time I saw the press corps rise [...]

From the Change.gov website on December 23, 2008:
James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State
James B. Steinberg became dean of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs on January 1, 2006. Before joining the School, he was the vice president and director of Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. (2001-2005), where [...]

Remarks of President-Elect Barack Obama
Holiday Radio Address
December 27, 2008
Good morning. This week, Americans are gathering with family and friends across the country to celebrate the blessings of Christmas and the holiday season.
As we celebrate this joyous time of year, our thoughts turn to the brave men and women who serve our country far from home. [...]