Hillary Clinton asks Democrats to rally behind Barak Obama

Hillary Clinton's Speech at the Democratic National Convention

Synopsis

Remarks of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, as prepared for delivery, during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 26, during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colo.

Aug. 26, 2008

I am honored to be here tonight. A proud mother. A proud Democrat. A proud American. And a proud supporter of Barack Obama.

My friends, it is time to take back the country we love. Whether you voted for me, or voted for Barack, the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose. We are on the same team, and none of us can sit on the sidelines.

This is a fight for the future. And it's a fight we must win.

I haven't spent the past 35 years in the trenches advocating for children, campaigning for universal health care, helping parents balance work and family, and fighting for women's rights at home and around the world . . . to see another Republican in the White House squander the promise of our country and the hopes of our people.

And you haven't worked so hard over the last 18 months, or endured the last eight years, to suffer through more failed leadership.

No way. No how. No McCain.

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