Table of Contents
Foreword Barack Obama 1
The Plan
Introduction: Hope for America 11
Reviving our Economy: Strengthening the Middle Class 27
Provide Immediate Relief with an Emergency Economic Plan
Economic Security and Opportunity for All American Families
Affordable Health Care for All Americans
Empower Families to Succeed
Restore Trust, Return to Fiscal Responsibility
Investing in Our Prosperity: Creating Our Economic Future 61
Promote Our Energy Independence and Create Five Million Green Jobs
A World-Class Education for Every American
Make America the Undisputed Leader in Science and Technology
Build the Infrastructure of the Twenty-first Century
Help Our Small Businesses and Manufacturers Thrive and Create Jobs
Compete and Thrive in the Global Economy
Rebuilding America's Leadership: Restoring Our Place in the World 101
End the War in Iraq Responsibly
Finish the Fight Against Al Qaeda and Turn the Tide Against Global Terrorism
Rebuild a Strong Twenty-first-Century Military
Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons
Renew Our Alliances to Meet New Global Challenges
Perfecting Our Union: Embracing America's Values 143
Restore Trust in Government and Clean Up Washington
Make Voluntary Citizen Service Universal
Partner with Communities of Faith
Strengthen Families
Advance Equal Opportunity for All Americans
Secure Our Borders and Reform a Broken Immigration System
Safeguard the Environment for Future Generations
Honor Sportsmen andProtect the Great Outdoors
Fight Crime and Promote Public Safety
Conclusion: Yes we can 185
The Call
Declaration of Candidacy: February 10, 2007, Springfield, Illinois 193
Iowa Caucus Night: January 3, 2008, Des Moines, Iowa 203
New Hampshire Primary Night: January 8, 2008, Nashua, New Hampshire 209
A More Perfect Union: March 18, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 215
Father's Day 2008: June 15, 2008, Chicago, Illinois 233
Renewing American Competitiveness: June 16, 2008, Flint, Michigan 243
A World That Stands as One: July 24, 2008, Berlin, Germany 261
Acknowledgments 273