Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise
The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States is a defining moment in American history. After years of failed policies and failed politics from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America.

In these pages you will find bold and specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world. Change We Can Believe In asks us not just to believe in Barack Obama’s ability to bring change to Washington, it asks us to believe in our ability to change the world.
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Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise
The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States is a defining moment in American history. After years of failed policies and failed politics from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America.

In these pages you will find bold and specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world. Change We Can Believe In asks us not just to believe in Barack Obama’s ability to bring change to Washington, it asks us to believe in our ability to change the world.
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Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

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Overview

The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States is a defining moment in American history. After years of failed policies and failed politics from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America.

In these pages you will find bold and specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world. Change We Can Believe In asks us not just to believe in Barack Obama’s ability to bring change to Washington, it asks us to believe in our ability to change the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780307460455
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Publication date: 09/09/2008
Pages: 288
Sales rank: 951,489
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

BARACK OBAMA was elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

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
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