Now one of Clinton's laws of politics is this, if one candidate's trying to scare you

and the other one's trying to get you to think, if one candidate's appealing to your fears

and the other one's appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you

to think and hope.

Ladies and gentlemen, there are times in the history of our nation when our very way of

life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger.

In such moments, we are called upon to move quickly and boldly and shake off complacency,

pro aside old habits and rise, clear eye and alert to the necessity of making big changes.

Those who, for whatever reason, refuse to do their part in such times must either be

persuaded to join the effort or ask to step aside.

This is such a moment.

The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk and even more if

more should be required, the future of human civilization is at stake.

I do not remember a time in our country when so many things seem to be going so wrong

simultaneously.

Our economy is in terrible shape and getting worse.

People are hurting.

Gasoline prices are increasing dramatically and so are electricity rights.

Jobs are being outsourced, home mortgages are in trouble, banks, automobile companies,

other institutions we depend upon are under growing pressure.

Distinguished senior business leaders are telling us that this is just the beginning

unless we find the courage to make some major changes quickly.

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