Obama makes a difference, regardless of his politics, he makes a difference

Ken Melvin, a black American legislator, speaking on yesterday on Obama’s inauguration:

"Tomorrow, the promise of America will have a different meaning for me and for many others," he said. "I've always felt that I loved America more than America loved me, and it often caused resentment because there was never a full buy-in in the promise of America and all it entailed. Access, I felt, was limited."

"But tomorrow, what happens? The president-elect will become the commander in chief, arguably the most powerful man in the world. He can end wars. He can spend $1 trillion. He's got the keys to Air Force One. And a woman of color is about to become the first lady. And more important, apparently two-thirds of America is all right with that. They like the idea.”

"That changes the way we look at each other. I'm thrilled that I got to see this in my lifetime because at 56, I can finally say that there are no limitations on what can be accomplished in the United States. And believe me ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to say that is so huge."