we meet at a special moment in mishistory, you -- we meet at a special moment in history, you and i. communism has collapsed, and our values -- freedom, democracy, individual free rights -- they have triumphed all around the world. yet just as we have won the cold war abroad, we are losing the battles for economic opportunity and social justice here at home. [cheers and applause] now that we have changed the world, it is time to change america! [cheers and applause] i have news for the voices of greed and the defenders of the status quo, your time has come and gone. it is time for a change in america! [cheers and applause] tonight 10 million of our fellow americans are out of work. millions more work harder for less pay. unemployment only has to go up by one more person before a real recovery can begin. [cheers and applause] and mr. president, you are that man! [cheers and applause] this election is about putting the government back on your side. it is about putting people first. [cheers and applause] you know, i have said that all across the country. and when i do, someone always co