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A Speech to Make the World Stop

It was Barack Obama's turn to marry this moment to his words. While McCain was at his most gracious, it was his audience who had the tin-ear.

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Those who cross the thresholds of history are challenged to provide the words worthy of the moment for a speechless world.

"One small step for a man.

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