ends this war in Iraq and finally brings our troops home； who restores our moral standing； who understands that 9/11 is not a way to scare up votes； but a challenge that should unite America and the world against the mon threats of the twenty…first century； mon threats of terrorism and nuclear weapons； climate change and poverty； genocide and disease。
Tonight； we are one step closer to that vision of America because of what you did here in Iowa。 And so I'd especially like to thank the organizers and the precinct captains； the volunteers and the staff who made this all possible。
And while I'm at it； on 〃thank yous；〃 I think it makes sense for me to thank the love of my life； the rock of the Obama family； the closer on the campaign trail； give it up for Michelle Obama。
I know you didn't do this for me。 You did this…you did this because you believed so deeply in the most American of ideas … that in the face of impossible odds； people who love this country can change it。
I know this…I know this because while I may be standing here tonight； I'll never forget that my journey began on the streets of Chicago doing what so many of you have done for this campaign and all the campaigns here in Iowa … organizing； and working； and fighting to make people's lives just a little bit better。
I know how hard it is。 It es with little sleep； little pay； and a lot of sacrifice。 There are days of disappointment； but sometimes； just sometimes； there are nights lik