[President Obama] This month, we're announcing
the 2012 launch of African Americans for Obama.
And I don't think there is a better time than
African American History Month
to consider the tremendous progress we've
made through the sacrifices of so many.
Or a better time to commit to meeting the
very real challenges we face right now.
Every day, I think of the generations of African
American men and women
who overcame slavery and oppression.
Who risked their own safety to cast a ballot.
Even gave up their lives to help build a country
that lived up to its founding principles.
Their extraordinary hope, their unwavering
determination, changed this country.
Their efforts made it possible for somebody
like me to be here today.
This is another moment where we've got to
decide what kind of country we want to be.
We can either settle for a country where a
shrinking number of people do really well,
or we can build a nation where everybody gets
a fair shot.
Everybody does their fair share.
Everybody plays by the same rules.
This campaign is powered by folks at every
level taking ownership where it matters most:
Around the kitchen table, in barbershops and
beauty salons,
in your faith community, at work, or at school.
And, of course, in the voting booth this election
day.
Because we are greater together than we can
ever be on our own.
Visit AfricanAmericans.barackobama.com for
more information about all the ways you can
get involved.
From attending HBCU organizing workshops,
to becoming a Congregation Captain.
And say you're ready to keep making history.
Thanks.
And see you out there.
