Difficult days for us ahead, says Obama

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Taking the reins of presidency at a time when the US is fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy is in turmoil, President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday said this is a time of “great challenge” for Americans and much work needs to be done to restore peace and advance prosperity.

“Together, we know that this is a time of great challenge for the American people. Difficult days are upon us, and even more difficult days lie ahead,” Mr Obama said in his weekly radio address, the last one before being sworn in as the US President on January 20.

“Our nation is at war. Our economy is in great turmoil. And there is so much work that must be done to restore peace and advance prosperity,” Mr Obama said, referring to the difficulties being faced by America and its people.

“But as we approach this time-honoured American tradition, we are reminded that our challenges can be met if we summon the spirit that has sustained our democracy since George Washington took the first oath of office,” he said. In his address, Mr Obama appreciated the cooperation extended by the Bush Administration during this transition phase. “Here at home, transitions also remind us that what we hold in common as Americans far outweighs our political differences,” he said. Throughout the current transition, President Bush and his administration have extended the hand of cooperation, and provided invaluable assistance to my team as we prepare to hit the ground running on January 20, Mr Obama said.

“There is much work to be done. But now, all Americans hold within our hands the promise of a new beginning,” he said. Mr Obama said the smooth transition from one presidency to the other might be a normal phenomenon for Americans, but this could not be same for many parts of the world. 

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