Obama speaks in Berlin, German Thursday. (AP Photo)
(CNN) - Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday challenged people to look to Berlin as an example of what can be accomplished when nations come together to tackle global challenges.
"This city, of all cities, knows the dream of freedom. And you know that the only reason we stand here tonight is because men and women from both of our nations came together to work, and struggle, and sacrifice for that better life," he said before a massive crowd at Berlin's Victory Column.
Watch: Obama says the world needs to unite as one
Obama introduced himself as a "proud citizen of the United States and a fellow citizen of the world."
Thousands gathered for Obama's highly anticipated speech - an event the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said was not a "political rally."
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Oh, I hate that I'm at work and I can't watch his speech, but I'm going to go home for lunch. It's worth the gas price.
Obama 08
Obama has just shown the world what a great leader he will be.
Truly a great man.
Ken Guidry, the concert was FOR Obama, dumb bunny.
Dear Mexican American,
UR Right! Down hear in Florida, everybody detests Obama, especially Latinos, such as myself. I dont trust those polls at all, its not what ive heard of many latinos on ground. He's just another politician with pretty words, thats all.
elect this man! so we can start catching up with the rest of the modern world!
all of the haters need to go to school get and education or better yet simply make sure they have a dictionary when trying to understand barack and all his suppports.
Here is a word to look up tolerance and respect -
N.W.O. '08
So Barack knocked it out of the ballpark.
Obama 08
Did you see how many people were there... Obama is a leader... utterly amazing!
Obama/Sebelius 08'
Kiah July 24th, 2008 1:58 pm ET
This man is here to change this country and hopefully the world and the cynics who reject it just don't get it.
Obama '08 & '12
Khia, you said it perfectly !
vjh
You Obama supporters act like this man is some kind of God with your fairy tale comments about him. He is going to change the world's image????? Just how is he going to do that – here in the US of A we don't even know what he stands for. He will not debate McCain "the little coward" – he says nothing but talk, talk, talk, blah, blah, blah. He walks around all cocky and chewing gum like some hood from Chicago whenever I see him on TV. He is full of himself put offers nothing to all of us. All of you must be brainwashed in some way – you simply cannot be that stupid on your own.
I would rather vote with someone who has a vision for the future, intelligence and obvious common sense, than for someone who is stuck on tirades from the past, and demands for recognition of marginal success in a senseless and costly war.
I'll take intelligence over years of experience anyday.
Obama 08
One more. Sounds like Obama is running for president of the world - and think about it - maybe he is!
You got to give it to Obama, he is brilliant. Amazing how some racists will persist in their closed mindedness like Tom.
"After the unpopularity of George W. Bush, the world is waiting to love America again, and many see in Obama, with his youth and his optimism, somebody who can bring that about."
nuff said
Man that was an amazing speech. I'm glad I'm not the only way who had tears in their eyes.
Obama has clearly demonstrated his leadership skills within and outside the US. He has demonstrated that he can bring this country back and turn around what the Bush Adminstration have destroyed.
It's refreshing to think that we almost have a leader that is again respected around the world. These foreign nations are our friends and if you take a step back and listen to how they are trashing our country and how ticked off they are at the US right now, you would understand that we desperately need someone to make amends and repair the damage that Bush and his administration has caused. Our reputation has been severely damaged and we need to back in good standing. Obama is the leader to do just that!
Go Obama!
Just heard Obama's speech in Berlin. It was Excellent!! He was cheered, got loads of applause, the people loved him. There was over 100, 000. in the audience. One of the things he expressed was how much he loved the U.S.A. His trip over seas is definitely a big success. We Love You Obama. Barack Obama for President of the U.S.A. 08
And the Angels came down from heaven and said "Praise the almighty one" the unity of the world... and as Obama left the crowds followed him down the hole of the abyss.
Does anyone else see the signs or is it just me.
God help the United States if this man gets elected. It is obvious to me what his plans are for my country and I don't like it.
Wake up America before it is too late.
Amazing. If we weren't a "democracy," I'd say forget the election!
AMAZING sooooo many Obama HATERS!!!! you mcLAME people kill me you know your candidate has had a HORRIBLE week looking like he went grocery shopping with his daughter and grand children standing in front of CHEESE trying to explain THE SURGE which made ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE at all!!! STOP trying to cover up his gaffes and his many many mistakes and open your eyes OBAMA IS LOOKING VERY PRESIDENTIAL and the mccain camp can't compete with it!
OBAMA 08/12 YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL!!!!
PLEASE BELIEVE IT!!!
Absolutely stunning. The fierce urgency of now goes global.
Obama 08
I mean really. Who wants a President that wants to work with other countries to form a better, safer, and more peaceful world? I mean the McCain plan of invading soverign countries and taking their treasure while destroying their dignity really sounds like a plan we should get behind. That is if he can ever get his facts right about....well about anything.
It is a shocking indictment of Bush's education policies that so many people cannot begin to distinguish empty rhetoric from a great thoughtful speech.
"Rarely is the question asked “Is our children learning?” - George W. Bush speech
I've watching these comments almost everyday and all I see is a bunch of haters with no purpose, no ense of right or wrong, just a lot of people who just want to hate Senator Obama..... If you wanna hate the man come with some solid facts to prove it.....
OBAMA 08
The thought of this unqualified fraud and his loudmouth wife in office makes me throw up. BLLLLLLLLLLLLEEECCCCCCCCCCHHHHH