My favorite lines from President Obama's inaugural speech:
- "On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. "
- "To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
- "For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness."
- "We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you."