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God Bless the poeple of chicago,God bless America and God pleasee our President Elect Barack Obama.We shall continue praying for the world to be a better place.Yes we can and Yes we did

President elect, Obama. North Carolina is praying for you and your family.

Please rescue a needy homeless dog. Twenty-five percent in shelters are purebred and many wonderful poodle blends among them who do not shed or cause allergies!

I know somewhere in this great land your pooch is waiting and someone is waiting to lead you to her or him.

good luck obama!!!! and carole let it go. stop dwelling on the past. we need to focus on the future. no matter what party, male or female, we need to focus on the positive instead of bringing up the negative past!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just want to say thank you too. Best luck in all your endeavors. I'm praying for you to suceed and make history again. God bless America.

So far just all the talks. Let see how much he can do. People are waiting.....

Congratulations President-elect Obama. You are on a wonderful journey, and the smartest one that came out this election year. Its important for children to see the value of education, and not apply simplistic populism as gimmicks. As an educator, I see the excitement in my students' eyes as they think about the possibilities that education brings with it. Yes We Did!!!!!!!

With Obama, it's easy to believe this letter was written from the heart – and to the heartland. One day historians will be placing this President on the same pedestal as Lincoln.

Please remember the promise of Change, and not let yourself be changed by political power and pressure.

Where will Obama go now that there is nothing left to campaign for?

My Dear Obama, May God Almighty give you even more strength, support,wisdome and positive energy to make North America and the world at large a better place for everyone. May you achieve far more than any world leader had ever vision to achive. You are a great hope the only hope in these times of depression. Ameen..Tughral Mirza from Mississauga, ont. Canada.

President Elect Obama's background in Chicago's south side is an essential part of his education. He will bring this practical knowledge of what really works at the local level to the national policy stage. He may have soaring rhetoric, but he is grounded in what works.

I think if you voted for george bush at any time in your life then you should be banned from talking politics for at least the next 4 years because really, what do you know?

As someone who worked in non profits and community organizing for a long time, I am excited to see Obama bring this experience to the White House. I will be happy to see him have the last laugh at know-nothing Palin and horse teeth Giuliani who laughed at the very people who do the hands on work in our communities 7 days a week. This experience will give him insight as well as the ability to juggle dozens of responsibilities at once while working with a diverse staff and shrinking budgets. For the first time in a long time, we have a man who has seen real struggle firsthand.

I read some of this speech and I have to say what a grateful man he is. The responsibilities of this job is tough when the country is in good shape, but when this country is in as bad of shape as it is right now, it just became even tougher. Obama cannot do this alone. He is going to need every Democrat, Republican, Independent congressman, senator, representative, and citizen to help him out in achieving what he needs to get done. As Obama said many times over," This is not the Red States of America or The Blue States of America, but this is the United States of America. I will be this great nation's next president." If we just remember that phrase and take it to heart, this country will slowly but surely get back right on track. May God Bless President-Elect Obama and every citizen of this great country. Also, God bless every citizen around the world who needs help.

Beautiful!!!!

President Elect Obma, I am sure that the people of Illinois realize how very blessed they have been to have you working on their behalf and as President you will continue to work for them along with all Americans.

Wonderful write up!
Such comments, commendations and requests can only come out from a humble heart that knows the values enshrined in someone's roots.
I wish you the very BEST and You stir the wind of change in America and the world at large.

Oh boy, this is really a great man. We all will be praying for you !!!

Oh boy, this is a great man !!!

GOD BLESS THIS WONDERFUL MAN. FINALLY A PRESIDENT WHO PUTS COUNTRY FIRST. LET'S ALL SUPPORT HIM.

My mother was born and raised in Chicago, always have a special place in her heart for Chicago and the state of Illinois!

Illinois must be so proud to be sending such an intelligent and gifted talent to hopefully get the USA back on track. I have hope he will.

**We KNOW he knows the constitution considering he 'taught' constitutional law. He also knows what a VP job is, not running the county nor the Senate.

This shows once more the type of President he will be! A man of, for and by the PEOPLE-all people.
It's going to be so nice to not only respect, but had affection for our President again!
'America, we did ourselves a great favor on November 4th!

I'm NOT hungry for an unknown CHANGE,change for the sake of change doesn't mean it's going to be for the BETTER,it could very well be change for the worse.What Positive things are indeed going to happen?So far it appears to be the Clinton administration is returning,in other words ,more of the same ol',same ol'.That's maybe good though.

Thank U

Take note people:

President-Elect Obama didn't have to write this letter. The man has good manners.

The thank you letter was heart felt and a hiistorical journey for Barrack Obama. The cities noted are truly the " The Land of Lincoln". It this reason I am reminded also of Dred vs Scott & Roe vs Wade. It is upon these moments that I reflect & hope that it does not take " four score and seven years" for this "change" of complete civil rights to happen. Amen.

God bless you senator.We are all counting on you after you take office

what a beautiful letter, bless you president obama.

I will be proud to call you my President on Januaray 20th at 12 noon. God bless you Barack Obama.

No matter what anyone says, Obama is treking into the unknown and I know we will have a great leader. Times will be rough and he will have his critics, but, I say, let them try to do the things Obama has set out to do in this great nation and bring us back from the terrible injustices done by so few that affect so many...

Dear Illinois: You have not lost a great Senator, you've given the USA a chance for hope and a better future for the entire world, and for that I thank you!

Is is enlightening to see such a well written letter of thanks. President Elect Obama reflects the true spirit of America, in hard times as well as good ones. He gives us hope that we can overcome the diviseness of the political campaign and the greed of Wall Street opportunists. I was born in the Great Depression. This one, by whatever name it is called is a wake-up call to the young and middle aged Americans. Nothing of value comes from taking advantage of others, sooner or later, others pay you back in kind.

I believe we have only seen a small part of this soon to be great leader. Already he demonstrates a depth of character, breadth of intelligence and humanity we have not witnessed in the White House in a long, long time.

Very thoughtful letter; I can't escape the value of a thoughtful President. Such a quality won't lead to the resolution of all of our nations problems, but they suredly will help in crafting the best solutions to push it toward that goal. I am a young man so the only President I've watched up close has been George W. Bush – I don't remember many details of the Clinton Presidency. I hope that Obama lives up to the hope and promise that we have placed in him. It is possible.

President-elect Obama truely inspires a great deal of hope. My hope is that the people of the United States will continue to rally around him and give him the support that he needs to improve and elevate our country to the place, that we have demonstrated, we deserve to be.

Very moving!

Thank you President-elect Obama. I am so grateful that the Lord has allowed me to live to see the day that a man of your race is about to step into the most powerful office in the world.

I truly belive that we will see a wonderful change in our great USA. Leadership is the key and I am positive that our new leader has the key.

Dear President Elect,

I always send this pieces of messages to my son, bcs when he was just four years old , he told me he wanted to be the President of our country. I implore you to continue to inspire the young generation with your humble words, so that with time the worlds nations will be run by people of Hope, dignity and love as you are.

America , cannot do it alone, so we also believe you cannot succeed alone if the Americans and the world do not see the values of your ideals. We do wish you a great time in Washinton. God Bless.
Pierre Podo

Mr. Obama, America knows Abraham Lincoln, and you sir are no Abraham Lincoln.

as it stands, Illinois (my state) was just a stepping stone for Obama. We wish him well and hope that he can bring progress for our nation.

Especially the Chicago Political Machine which taught the other major cities to implement their 1960's political voting techniques!

I feel like WE ARE ALL ILLINOAN reading this piece...its very moving. Lead us Obama...we are all behind you.

i live in southeast missouri,and am a self emloyed electrician.southeast misouri is redneck central u.s.a. i yoted for obama and something very unpresidented has happend since the election .so many people have came out of the bigotted closset and are now all for obama .i am 50 tears old and even my father has never seen such a positive outpouring to are new president.in some form or fashion it has given people a new hope that as human beings we can rise above the hatred and bigotry our coutry has been clouded under for so long. i say bravo to the american people and submit that we should be time magazines person of the year. robin l.melton

I love this man.... he is so humble and so caring.
He will be an excellent president.

Every time I hear President Obama speak, every time I read his words, I think "This is why I voted for this man." His sincerity, his intelligence, his love for people shine through. For this President, his pen, because it is his own, will indeed be mighty.

From a neighboring Wisconsinite, we are proud to have you as our next president...

Good luck in the White House!

What a man! Thank God for Obama Barack! He inspires because he touches the right issues and joins the struggle of every one to be whole. May he move us all to join the struggle and make the struggle less burdensome because we are together pulling for everyone. Thank God for Obama Barck!

As the late, great Sammy Davis Jr. would say "Chicago...Chicago...that ToddlingTown, that Toddling Town"! Way to go Illinois!

I would like the President-elect to be my work spouse!!

I think that this is a fitting tribute to the people of Illinois. It reminds me a bit of the goodby of a soldier going off to war, which is exactly PE Obama's situation. What he will face as our new president is mind boggling.

Illinois' loss is America's gain. President Elect Obama, congratulations again, and thank you for bringing hope and motivation to this country again. I look forward to working with you to ensure a better future for America.

Thank you Illinois for readying Obama for the adventure of my lifetime.

america thanks them ,too.

How many leaders remember to thank the people for the education they gave them and not the glory?

Obama continues to inspire. Thanks to him and those he has drawn to his side, politics may well stop being a dirty word.

Keeping in touch with people even after the election. It's looking good.

Thanks Barack , your wind off change has become a hurricane
of hope all around the world. You are a very special and blessed
man. May God keep you and your family safe!

We can't wait for you to step into your new role! YES WE CAN!

And we were proud to have you as our Senator. These are difficult times and we need change and real leadership. Good luck President-elect Obama!

Please make it your priority to get us out of Iraq and close Guantanamo!

May GOD be with you in everything you do in life and may GOD use you to lead this Geat country in peace and prosperity. AMEN

My boy better thank us!

Considering we are a dynasty baby! LOL!!

In your face New York!! LOL!!

Go Bears!! Ohhh man, I hope, LOL!!

Abe Lincoln is smiling back at you. Truly remarkable Man. Thank you Illinois for sharing. Good luck on this remarkable journey.

well said

THIS IS INDEED AN EXCELLENT SPEECH, EXTREMELY WELL WRITTEN AND NICELY DELIVERED.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR PRESIDENT-ELECT TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS HE PREPARES TO TAKE OVER AS THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD GUIDE, GUARD AND PROTECT HIM AS HE MOVES OUR COUNTRY FORWARD TO 'A BETTER FUTURE'. AMEN!

Yeah, you're welcome Barky. Whatever.

I have to laugh at all these politicians (Obama included, of course) who say they got into politics to help their fellow man and make this world a better place to live in. Baloney! They all end up lining their own pockets, reeking of corporatism and elitism all the way.

Change, yes we need change. But we ain't gonna get it here with Barky. Same old, same old.

Thank you, President Elect Obama. America will Pray, and work towards your being successful . . . in this most difficult period in America's History.

Again, thanks!

President elect Obama you have made me such a believer, and most of all to have hope that our country once again will be the beacon of beacons that all nations will see us as the greatest nation that gives all opportunity to all, and you have shown that it is possible.

Thank you Obama for showing me that all is not lost, and hope will forever remain for those you seek a better tomorrow, and a fruitful life.

Mr. President,
We love you so much, and thank you for you committment to bring change to our beloved country. We know it won't be easy, and it won't come overnight, but we the people are behind you! You will be a wonderful President! Prayers always to you and your family!

With love and prayers,

A family of supporters from Chi-town!

Congratulations on all your work, President-elect Obama!!!!!

Great letter from the man who will be my next president. I felt from the first moment I read and heard of him that he would have the internal fortitude to succeed in life. We will see.

Wow!!! There really is something very special about Obama. God bless him and God speed his journey to The White House.

What a gracious and wonderful man.
When Barack Obama was a senator in IL, I, with my usual
"speaking out" e mailed him with questions, suggestions
and sometimes disagreement.
My e mails were always acknowledged with answers and
references to every question I had. Never, once, did I
receive a form letter.
At that time I realized how caring Barack was for and about
the people he represented.
If allowed, he will make us a great president.
Hopefully ALL politicians will work together for the
survival of our country.