Barack Obama’s speech

The following extracts are taken from Senator Barack Obama’s speech as he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the party convention in Denver before tens of thousands of his supporters.

ON JOHN MCCAIN

Now let there be no doubt. The Republican nominee, John McCain, has worn the uniform of our country with bravery and distinction, and for that we owe him our gratitude and respect. And next week, we’ll also hear about those occasions when he’s broken with his party as evidence that he can deliver the change we need.