Obama should take Powell as his secretary of state.

A simple saying: fill a cup of water until it overflows. You did what you had to do; you're there. But there must come in a lifetime when you have to walk the path least traveled. You did.
YOU WON. WE WON AND WITH DIGNITY

I agree, watching Barack Obama form South Africa, being Elected the the 43rd president of the United states seemed like a dream come true for many Americans, but especially African Americans. It was a dream that was echoed from the steps of Washington more than 40 years ago. The dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, that a "man be judged not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character". Congratulations President Obama, and may he bring the change that America has been yearning for for so long.

The World wept, we all did.
I will like to let the prophets of doom, know that this trend we see today in which the the whole world is willing to forgive America is the success beginning for Barack.

I am not an American, but I tell you America is Gods Blessed Land, and American people has shown the presence of God in them.

This will mark the revolution of the return of America.

Powell's decision not to have contested for the US presidency at anytime in his life, to me was one of the best decisions he made besides joing the military. About his thoughts on Obama's victory, what more could one say, Powell has always been humbled by his experiences.

I am teacher in Pakistan studied in Kansas Met USA senator Dole and other leaders in Kansas I like Powell he is great man I tell my students to work hard as he did to succeed.
Muhammad Younus
Sargodha Pakistan.

Colin Powell is truly an officer, a gentleman, an AMERICAN! A role model for the youth!

I, too, tried to choke back my tears as I watch Barack deliver one of his most inspirational and uplifting speeches to date.

When he was finished with his words, I wondered if he could be president of my country too.

Cheers, Barack! We will all help you change the world.

"Powel as Sec.State"

Actually I think Colin Powel would make an excellent choice for a number of posts, cabinet or ambassadorial!

But it just may be that he's not looking for a post at all, just wants to retire from public life?! Whatever; he's one guy you all have to admire for his achievements, strength of character and integrity!

Not forgetting Michelle Obama you are an inspiration to all the women in the world.

Powell could have become president as early as 2000 if he had wanted.

This is GREAT.

I think that Barrack Obama CAN do the right things for the world. The things everybody has been yearning for since George Bush took office 8 years ago. Let's just hope, that he chooses his staff wisely so that the new administration WILL do these things and bring about the neccessary change.

A lot of so called renewers in history have turned out to be nothing but empty speeches, but I think that due to his backround and work so far, Barack Obama has proven he has the ability to renew America's rebutation in the world.

When the long black shadows fell though the warmth of the fall nights in Chicago, I was assured that the dawn of winter will bring with it the warmth to carry a nation in despair back to its glory days. Well done Barrack!!! Mr President!!! Comander and Chief!!! Sounds damn good!!!

Rubien Chinniah
South Africa

It was 6.30am in the morning(kenya) when cnn projected that Obama has won the presidency.Joy, jubilation, and tears was the order of things.Its normal to shed tear Colin,we did and still do to celebrate OBAMA HOLIDAY IN KENYA,just Imagine.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OBAMA.

Colin Powell seemed never to be happy with the politics of G.W. Bush he had to represent as Secretary of State. Whenever I watched him on the news those days I felt he was not convinced that these politics he had to represent were the right thing to . I expected him to resign latest after the first Bush term, which more or less happened. Agreeing with one blogger before, I believe that he would make a great Secretary of State in the Obama government. Obama seems to aim the way in foreign policy I believe Powell always wanted to go. His experience and international exposure in the past as well as his diplomacy is certainly excelling most other candidates.

I'm also thinking Powell would be a good pick for some role in Obama's administration. It would do a lot to bring disillusioned Republicans on board, but we also know Powell is a man of principal and vision, and there can never be too much of that in government. I dare say he'd have more chance to be himself in an Obama administration than under Bush.

I really hope President Obama will use the experience Powell has in his new government.

Many compliments to American citizens. They have demonstrated, once again, that America is the best country in the world.

David
Italy

Tears rolling down my cheeks as I listened to His excellency Barrack, one thing came 2my mind; I never lived 2c the end of slave trade, or the end of colonial era but am a witness of the END OF RACISM. ALL PEOPLE ARE NOW AND 4EVA EQUAL AND FREE. YES WE CAN

Colin Powell, to me, is a courageous leader to have come out to air his views on Barack Obama during the campaign, although he is not a Democrat. He did that when it really mattered most.

I am sure he did that not because he wanted to be rewarded with an appointment.

Congratulations President-elect Obama.

The most admirable public people are President Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King, Colin L. Powell, Koffi Anan and I hope President Elected Barak Hussin Obama will be the fifth in the row....... and they are all an african heritage......

Concgratulations to all "black" american, all american, to al of us....

Go OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA,wouhouuuuuuuuu yeay! We are so Happy for u,from Lebanon!

Obama's victory show the whole world that America is a trust worthy country that gives much right to it's citizens. I respected John McCain & President Bush for the courage they have on accepting defeat with good heart, i'm wishing Bush successful retirement after his departure from White House. Hope other leaders in the part of the world would do the same when it come's to power struggle with opposition. I am a Nigerian.

I hope Powell would use his experience to bring to bear on Obama's administration for a better America and the the world in general

We all cried tears of Joy for Obama's win.Powell is a real hero for many.

His victory is a joy to all men and women of goodwill. I can say without reservations that the positive effects of Obama’s victory will be felt in the next centuries to come. We should all pray fervently for his success in the United States, and that will automatically mean a success for all worldwide. I wish him well.

It’s no shame to weep on the moment that America gave hope to the world again. After the 8 dark years of the Texas cowboy hope is looming again. A true moment for joy and a tear of hope!

I thank the people of the USA for choosing for progress, USA will be an example for the free world again!

Nijmegen, the Netherlands

The forgotten world kept watching as things unfolded in the USA. Most Africans who have live TVS were glued to their TVs on Wednesday morning. When the requisite was finally reached sms's kept trickling in "ITS OBAMA" those who were asleep rushed to their TVs to watch History in Making......... and listened to the live speeches of Sen Mc Cain and President Elect Obama. It was a dream come true. Indeed tears rolled down cheeks. God bless America!

I just wish he hadn't started a war on false evidence.

It was wonder ful being able to follow the election of Barack Obama from South Africa. He really impressed me with his acceptance speach and the manner in which he reached out to all people. I only wish that all leaders in Africa watched it and listened carefully to what he said. There is so much they could learn from him. He was elected for who he was and not for being an African -American. Here in South Africa our leaders still love toplay the race card. I know we are a young democracy but we have so much still to learn. I only hope Barack Obama will keep an eye on Africa as well.

I would just like to express my hapiness for Obama's victory! he is trully a carismatic honest and decent man prepared for a huge task, that I am sure will have the support of all the people of the planet that
belive in values such as justice, friendship, solidarity,ethics.

He is a hope for the world and for oru children and I am sure he will not let us down!

He's victory was celebrated my many portuguese and his speach just proved how special he is.

I also cried with emotion :)

oh if everybody is like colin powell ,it is to good to be true

I wept like a baby when I saw the massive voters turn out which happens to be the largest in the history of America.

Change has finally come to America and this can only be achieved by a great man with a sound mind and intelectual skills like Obama .

A point worthy of note is that the whole of America voted for Obama. It is not a race issue. This is the time for everybody to come together and re-build the great country-America.

God bless America.

Tosin Simpson
Lagos Nigeria

when george h. w. bush was president, he said that it won't be long when an african american will occupy the oval ofice, and that the remarkable thing about this would be how naturallly it would happen.

I am well pleased that Americans showed what they have and what they can manage. Congratulations Barrack Obama.

When i heard the results of the elections,i cried they were tears of joy finally everyone can be accepted not because of one's colour.Am happy for Americans.And i think president obama should appoint collin powell secretary of state he's a noble man and he deserves it.Cheers.

Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mama Rosa Parks walked the walk with fellow heroes and heroins.They braved untold sufferings at the hands of fellow humans some claiming to be staunch Christians.

As we relish Obama's victory, we should ask ourselves if it was all necessary

Bigotry is a child of ignorance. To those who do still viewi as sub-human all those who happen not to be Jews, Muslims, Caucasians, Serbians,or those who happen to beTutsi, Hutu or Fur I plead: Stop feeding the chilldren from the chalice of hate.

The Star Spangled Banner waves with such great dignity today. The chalice of hate so well and truly buried,

Being born and raised in a country,whose people once walked the 'death march' side by side with americans,i am overjoyed that Barack won it.Gen.Powell deserved to be beside him all the way!God bless America!

This is the best thing America has achieved since its independence. Obama would make them a proud nation.

every leader is equal .. Barrack Obama is an American, ... elected in fairness and great joy .. President Elect Barrack Obama of United States of America.

Before he even got elected, then Sen. Obama did something truly great- he inspired hope throughout the entire world, at a time of global economic disasters!

By being elected as President, he has also restored the world's faith in Americans, and this really is their victory, because it shows that Americans do have what it takes to fight back and take their place as world leaders again.

President Obama will face many challenges, but he has the whole world backing him, including Malta!

I cried out of joy when i watched President elect Barack Obama give his acceptance speech.He is an inspiration to this generation.We have no excuse not to follow our dreams.CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND AMERICANS.

What Powell did shows that after all he is human. He is real and not an actor. I am inspired by Obama's rise. All things are possible with determination and leading an upright path.

I have been through speech of Obama, I know his words have the strength that are beyond just race and politics, they speak for humanity. On his success we too wept here in Nepal, its tears of joy, its tears for cause.

Mr Colin Powell,
I hope you will really help Mr Obama to deal with very difficult situations in his own country.

It was a nostalgic moment and really we all cried the glass ceiling we all never thought would be shattered in two lifetimes was and it fell with great grace. I live in Nairobi Kenya and hey its true the world changed.

Great Victory for Obama although times are very difficult and his position as the president of one the most unpopular country is going to be challenging, he has a lot of fixing to do, I wish him luck and hope that during his term everything is just opposite of what Bush did.

America has once again shown why they are God's own country.
Its only in America that everybody can unite and achieve a common goal which in the long run stands to befit everybody.
Obama's victory is unprecedented.
Obama's American dream has become a reality.

Yes, the whole world has been touched by the election of this great beacon of hope, and America can begin to be redeemed from its ugly past. It can only take Obama for the world to try and reconcile with America. Hope is indeed his first major deliverable!

It is hard opening the minds of people who come from different walks of life, but to achieve such a thing you need to have an open mind yourself, your personality is what wins people over, and I believe Obama is President today for that reason

Americans have just disappointed the apostles of racism and set a precedence for other european nation to emulate by electing the first Black American as their 44th president.

It seems to me that the world thinks Barack Obama is the answer to all their prayers but at the end of the day there is only so much a man can do, he has acheived greatness but he will not be able to solve all the problems in the world.

This is a new beginning for america,colin powell said in one of his commentary that 'obama' is a symbol of hope and also that obama represents a new generation.
This is what is needed in the world polity 'change' that would bring down ideological barriers across the world
A symbol of hope that will inspire young men in the middle east rather than motivate them to be suicide bombers
America has done it again,the whole world is applauding america
America has regained his status again.
God Bless America

Colin Powell's tears of joy, Condolezza Rice's words of subdued pride, the jubilation of the coloured communities in the USA, the national holiday decreed by the Kenyan government, the scenes of crowds dancing in squares in many places in Africa reflect the feelings of joy of black people everywhere that one of their own has made it to the highest political office in the USA and become "the strongest man in the world". This reminded me of that fine passage in the novel "I know why the caged Bird Sings" by the black American writer Maya Angelou in which she describes a crowd of black people milling round a radio in a shop to hear the commentary on the fight between black Joe Louis and white Primo Carnera. The author captured the feelings of anxiety, fear and joy as they identified with their black hero: "Champion of the World. A black boy!" Barack Obama did not win because he is black. But the fact that he is black is cause for deep joy for all black people – as well as for all white people who believe that all men and women are born equal, with the same dignity and rights.

The Law of Attraction...
Martin Luther King's Dream...
Finally realized...

From Lebanon, i wish President Obama plenty of good work through his future cabinet.

Tony.

Mr. Powell remains one of the Icons of the generation of African descent in the league of Madiba Nelson Mandella. I respect him a lot. His association with George Bush (Jnr) was most unfortunate and it nearly soiled his good name. He knew G. Bush was lying about WMD but instead of resigning at that moment he played along believing he has to play safe; this is very unfortunate for him. But he finally threw in the towel when he could not continue the destructive tendecy of G. Bush which turned around his integrity. I really salute his courage. Kudos to him.

The world over is delighted, overjoyed and emotional at what this means for America dn the World. Barack Obama represents hope for me and the future.

It is good to have an African American as the president of the United State but the most important thing is to make a history of good governance, economic progress and social development in the body politics of the United State.

General Powell, could have been the "Jackie Robinson" of American Politics. But there is no point in talking about what "might have been". He showed real courage, in NOT going for the presidency, I agree.

Colin Powell was truly an officer, is a gentleman, and should be appointed by Barrack Obama to be the Defense Secretary,National Security Advisor or Secretary of State. He still has alot of years left in him; a potential reservoir of knowlege both in the domestic and international sphere to utilise fully.

A man that admit his tears...is a true man!
Thank you!

Viva President Obama

As a South African, I am proud to have witness the good transition in America. I got goose bumps when the result were confirmed, it reminded me of the release of our then President Mr Nelson Mandela.

Good luck Mr President, South African are watching over you!

I would be very disappointed if Obama didn't offer Powell either the Sec Def or State position.

Welcome Mr. Obama! Congratulations – the world awaits with bated breath.
The world needs a new order – economic, social, environmental: you are the man to do it.
Yes, what an idea – Colin Powell in Mr. Obama's cabinet.......
May I go one step further? Condoleezza Rice should conrinue at her post: she is the only useful person to come out of the Bush administration more or less unscathed.
Now that the Bush Régime has gone, deaf and blind to all, perhaps now Mr. Obama – PRESIDENT Obama – will know how to listen to the whole world, because I can assure you the whole world will be listening to you, sir.

I have always admired this general. I think he is a man of substance.
God bless the general nad America.

Chisha
Zambia
Central Africa

The victory of Barrack Obama belongs to the Americans; especially the white American. Had the whites voted along racial lines, Obama would never have been president. The whites comprise over 80% of USA.
Congrats to my white brothers

Alusine Jalloh
Freetown, Sierra Leone

wow

Still, he has to explain a lot about why he said that Irak had Weapon of Mass Destruction. He has to explain a lot about it. There are kids and families who died after that......

I did cried too, i was shouting and screaming inside my room, with my son who was shock too (due to my tears and my scream).
Its amazing! his triumph is truimph of all citizens, not only americans, but like me asian. I pray the best for him and may The Great Allah, showered him with wisdom and a good pathway. May both supporters and non supporters, unite to support him, aimingly for the success of all NATIONS.GOD BLESS YOU PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. AND MORE POWER!!

Obama's victory is the world's victory...Powell is a great guy. I admire his guts.

I stayed awake 48hrs to witness history. McCain's graciousness in conceding defeat and Obama's summary of the essence of the moment brought tears to my bleary eyes. Powell was right – everybody (at least those with hearts) cried. We as a continent (Africa) can begin to look towards tomorrow and hope that our transitional generation can begin to dream change of the status quo of a corrupt continent. The beautiful ones are finally born.

Congratulaion Mr. President (Barrack Obama). watching Obama on television addressing the world on his victory islike seeing Moses leading God's people to the promise land. I know he is the CHOSEN ONE from GOD to turn thing around. I never had any doubt right from the first day i saw in in his primaries. It's not a matter being an African – American but what God wants to use him for. The "DREAM COMES TRUE" Am over happy and i thank God and the Americans making the right choice. God bless you OBAMA, God bless DEMOCRATS, God bless AMERICA.

Joy (Nigeria)

From the moment that Obama surpassed the 270 mark,if you watched the CNN analysis,you most have cried or had some waters droppe from your eyes. It is just tears of joy,even the bones of the civil right activists whereever they may be,in their graves or in heavens most have jumpped up with joy to see that a reality is made of their fight,and struggles.
It is time for President Obama to get ALL experienced American from all races together to form his dream team.People that will put America,and the betterment of Americans first as they serve a black or cloured president.
All over the world,President Obama have supporters that will stand with him as he move to better the image of American outside America.
Congratulations Americans!!!

Leonardo.

Congratulations President Obama, and may he bring the change that America has been yearning for for so long.

This a history one can never buy and it will never repeat itself, it is worth crying ,l watched it the whole night and did not sleep, after the results a cried the whole day. We are all proud of him and we will follow him with our prayer.
Congratulation Mr. Obama.
Austria

Though I live in Dubai, I was closely watching the U.S. Presidential Election and was praying Barrack Obama should win. I was in tears as an ordinary human being. So a famous figure like Colin Powell to admit tears it needs a lot of honesty...I am overwhelmed.

I hope and pary that he enter this office with wisdom and leaves with it, thereby leaving footprints for any other black to enter that office. I wish him success throughout his tenure. And may God help him make difference in the world.

Real men cry............ Obama is my hero.

I have never been more hopeful than I am on account of knowing that Obama will be President – it reiterates the fact that nothing is impossible. Good for him, and its certainly good for the World.

I was only a boy in 1996 when Colin Powell backed away from the prospect of running for president, frankly I was a bit disappointed yet I readily understood his reasons for not running. It was a sort of conundrum for me, first I had been fascinated by his momentous career in Public Service yet at the same time I liked President Clinton very much.

I have come to know that General Powell is a steadfast cool and considered individual who has achieved so much and done exceedingly well by his country and the world. I know that all the choices he has made were taken in good faith with a clear conscience; I was humbled and overjoyed by his endorsement of Senator Obama as well.

In some countries especially in Africa, when one does this sort of thing, they are called names – like traitor… these are the simple yet subtle things I admire about the American system; this election typifies the hope, leadership and positive image that America should project around the world.

Anthony Mukuuma
Uganda

Obama is a victory for the world. I urge all despots in world including Zimbabwe Mugabe to eat a humble pie and give democracy its place. It took USA around 6 hrs to complete the counting and verification for over 130m voters. Ironically, it took Zimbabwe 30 days to verify votes for only 2.5million people. Mugabe gives us rest please. Viva America, we love you.

Powell was fooled by the Bush administration into making the case for war against Iraq to find WMDs and consequently must not be given the job of Secretary of State. We cannot take the chance that he will be fool again by anyone else the stakes are to high the consequences are to grave.

Cheers!, Cheers!, Cheers! to you all Americans for choosing changes. He (President-elect Barack) himself can not accomplish what he promised you. Give him all the support he need.
God has given you that, pray for him, pray for your country.

yes obama should make collin powell as his secretary of states. his a nice man and he fit's that position.
i like the kind of decisions he take, his advice. i kind he will do well now more than the other time................

It is a moment of joy for democracy and the world.I no obama is a man with vision and determination,i know in is regime there will be great transformation in america and the whole world.From lagos nigeria.Obama congratulation.

I salute Oprah, I salute Gov. Bill Richardson and I salute Gen. Powell.
These are the people who stuck their necks out when most of us were were afraid to stand by the total inconnu.
Also I salute Rev.Jackson. Martin is not here, but rarely do great men see their struggles bear fruits for posterity. You are one of the few. And tears are good for the soul.

Bangkok

I originate from Ghana but live in Germany.Americans have proofed
beyond doubt that, a long standing ERA has to be eradicated.This ,they have proofed to the world.THE GOV 'T FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND WITH THE PEOPLE.
I would like to congratulate Mr.Obama and his Family,and the Democrats.I also render my sincere gratitude to Mr. McCain for his fair concession speech of the Nov. 4th Election.
I hope and wish that Obama chooses the right Guys to do the right job, to set a good example for the future black Person who would stand for a President in the near future,for the DOUBTING THOMAS'S to have trust in them.( the blacks).
I also hope that his leadership would lead to change the world politics and some Leaderships too,to have a positive impact in the world.
May God help him to have a huge impact to make a difference and set a good example for the rest of the world.
God bless America,Obama and the rest of the world.

His victory is a joy to all men and women of goodwill. I can say this without reservations that the positive effects of Obama’s victory will be felt in the next centuries to come. I cried they were tears of joy finally everyone can be accepted not because of one’s colour.Am happy for Americans. He’s a noble man and he deserves it Cheers.I cried with emotion BECAUSE democracy was real in USA .

PLEASE THE WORLD SHOULD PRAY FOR NIGERIA'S DEMOCRACY IS DEATH.

it is a sweet victory for the whole world. McCain supporters who think they lost should have a rethink and be grateful to Obama for succesfully rebranding America.

I commend the american people, colin powell spoke well, the joy of this election has brought so much joy to all. in nigeria my office celebrated with cakes of obama to all with drinks it was as if we are americans, but the truth is we are all the united countries of the world what affects one country affect all, how much more Gods own country-USA.

I am a Hong Kong Chinese dreaming about the dawning of democracy in Hong Kong and indeed the entire China for that matter throughout my life. I am 54. For reason unknown to me, I could not help my tears when I withnessed on TV the election of Obama as President of the United States. Why is the overwhelming emotion? Why is the election from a geographically so far away country means so much to me? I am sure all the people pursuing democracy throughout the World would have similar opinions as mind. USA has once again proved to the World that it 's democracy is the model way to run a country and it's constitution, particulary the part on equality really business. Congratulation USA!!!

I am a native American and I am turned off by the low self esteem problems of my black fellow Americans . Your identity should not need all this hoopla . Look to qualities of character , faith and identity in God , and you will not be so slighted by popular winds of change . For Heavens sake , get hold of yourselves .

I am struggling with what to think of Powell. If he had accepted the massive and constant overtures of the Republican party to be a leader after Bush1 then we may never have had Bush2. He also might not feel a need critique the direction of those he choose not to lead.

Still, Powell would be a great choice for a cabinet position. I am already worried that Obama has pegged one of the nastiest partisan members of Congress as his Secretary of State. As an independent he is already off on the wrong foot in my mind. We already have Pelosi in Congress who has only one position on everything "I hate republicans and its their fault". Hopefully Obabama can control his pit bulls or the talk of any inclusiveness will disappear really quick. Less than 60% of the popular vote is note a mandate.

This is response to Robin. I am not surprised in the fact that there is still a great divide in America. What I am surprised in is who it is coming from. You being a Native American of all people, should be the very last to criticize a nation of people. Your people suffered, run from their homes, woman raped, degraded.....just to name a few. Yet do you really believe that your people came away unscathed. Had this been a Native American who was elected President, my guess is your response would have been quite different. Not everyone will celebrate, but at least recognize the significance, not only for black people, but for America.....Racism has divided this country for hundreds of years, who would have ever envisioned this day would come and the people who are celebrating are not just black....check your world news and local news and national news and look at the faces. It has nothing at all to do with self esteem....you speak of character, however, in the same sentence you sterotype and criticize all black americans. How unfortunate for you.

First I must say that Colin Powell is an American hero. He is one to be admired for his honesty, strength of character and personal humility. He is a Statesman. He has always been one of my heros!

I am still crying with joy that the American public voted for change! They chose a man who no doubt will be one of the most productive, most beloved Presidents we will ever have.

It makes me proud to read the lovely and inspirational comments from around the world. This election illustrates to the world what Democracy is about and how the will of the people be done.

Viva Obama

IF COLIN HAD RUN FOR PRESIDENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN
ELECTED AND MADE A BETTER PRESIDENT THATN OBOMA
BECAUSE OF HIS EXPERIENCE !!

Too bad he never ran.

Obama's victory was a victory for all of us. And his words must be remembered. While I may be taking liberties with his words please bare with me. He in essence said we must accept each other, we must work together.

It is not the job of the Republicans to come to us or embrace us. It is OUR job to embrace the McCain supporters. Their vote was cast, and it was their right to cast their choice. Obama won, let us now unite and get to work.

God Bless America!

Congrats Mr Obama, you are the Solom of our generation. May GOD ALMIGHTY bless you & your family with strength, wisdom, courage & HIS undying love.

.....May Providence show me wrong.... I do not share all this euphoria!

Greatness is achieved not be being elected President. Greatness is achieved by what you do with it while your in office and the job he does to protect the American People from harm. While I will respect our President becaue the office deserves that honor, I reserve my thoughts to see how he lives up to his promises and if he keeps them by bringing our country back to what our Forefathers envisioned and fought for when they left England and came here for Freedom away from Taxes and tyranny.

Rosa sat so that Martin could march. Martin marched so that Obama could run. Obama ran so that we can fly.
Its so amazing to see this happen in my life time.
Congratulations President-elect Barack Obama

Amen I say unto to all ! A ew hope has risen among all. I never thought in my wildest dream that I will see this day. I have always prayed for this day to come.I cried, I prayed for God's guildiance for the new President elect and for America. This is the America I want to know and always pray for. A new day has dawn in American politics and the world as a whole because America sets the pace for all.
In the my adult life I am finally happy to say " I am proud to be an American" The world should take note ! Democracy is real in the United States of America !

God bless the United States of America !

Simply said. I am proud of you .My American friends.
You have convinced me without any reservation that, you are truly unique human beings on this planet.
Lead and we will follow. Congratulations from all peace loving Canadians.
Jonathan Duru.Halifax.

I put my faith in no man. Because this nation will NOT clean up its moral actions, it will never again be blessed, nor will it ever again be one nation under God!

He is not alone in this. I too share in his and so many others' weeping; not in sadness, but in the happiness and pride of achievement one man who embodies so many!

We all wish him well.

Robert Ochieng (Dar es Salaam-Tanzania)

Yes, I think even the conservatives in the rest of the world are more than happy about the outcome of the election. It can only become better. G.W. Bush brought the whole world in a never before experienced mess. His "axis of evil", his "war on terror" divided the world and causes terror threat in the most remote corners of the world. His "war on terror" created massive terror instead of erasing it. The muslim world has been negatively polarized by G.W.'s politics because America and majorities in the rest of the western world equal Islam with terror now. G.W. needed these politics, because he had to destract the American population from the internal problems HE was not capable to solve. The whole world is in an economic mess now, again because of HIS economic politics.
The problem for Mr. Obama is now, that the whole world expects him to change everything, the polzarization with the islamic world, the war in Iraq, the relation with Iran, the relation with Afghanistan, the relation with Pakistan (which is itself in a huge mess now), the relation with China, the domestic economy, the world economy, and and and.. I am afraid, many of the euphoric writers above may expect too much and become disappointed. I truly believe, that Obama will do a great job, but it will take several President's terms to fix that all. And if he has to set unpopular measures, which may be required, he may not be elected for a second term. Even if he is going to do the right thing. So let's get Obama working. He will do his best. But don't expect that from January 2nd on all the terrorists in the world will become peace fighters, that the world's banks will be back to business as usual before the "crisis", that Iran will become a friend of the West, that Pakistani and Afghani Taliban will become shepherds, that Africa won't starve anymore and that all countries in the world will become democracies. We have to be realistic and we have to give the trust to Obama. But be aware that he is not Superman from the movie. As above I also want to mention again, that I believe that Colin Powell would be a great enhancement to Obama's cabinet!

I salute all the generals that have put their lives at stake to help achieve American dream. The likes of Martin Luther King jnr.,Rosie Park,Jesse J., collin powell..etc
History would not have happened at a better time.

When I was a child I really admired America...the land of the free...there was something I wanted...then George bush changed it for me. As an individual, I really dont mind him plus, he's a "Ssalongo" which makes him my "father "(me beign a twin). I watched him on Iraq as I thought to myself "dont do it!" THings changed for me then...But now its coming back.

Colin Powell shoud be asked if he wants the Secretary of State Job,
before anyone else.

Larry Coury
Houston Texas

USA IS GODS OWN COUNTRY
USA IS THE PACE SETTING COUNTRY
USA IS THE ROLE MODEL COUNTRY
USA IS THE RECORD BREAKING COUNTRY
USA IS THE INNOVATIVE COUNTRY
GOD BLESS AMERICA
GOD BLESS OBAMA
GOD BLESS BIDEN
GOD BLESS CLINTON

Congratulations to the whole world.I pray to God to give Obama the kind of Solomon's wisdom, knowledge & understanding to rule even better than tenure of Franklin D.Roosulvelt.

I just learned from CNN that Mrs Clinton has been offered the chair as Secr. of State. I really hope she accepts. My first thought learning about this – Mr. Obama, take the chance to offer chair of Secr. of Defence to Mr. Powel. There you have an experienced, balanced man. Who was obviousely not happy with his obligations in the Bush administration.