From every corner of our county, members of the Democratic community like you gave their time, their energy, and their hard-earned money on the faith that together we could change this county and our country. Our faith has been rewarded by the American people who sent a resounding, unmistakable message of change and a new direction for America.

This was not just a victory for a party, but an opportunity for our country on a national level.

To clean up our broken budget and broken politics.

To promote policies that make it easier for hard-working Americans who are struggling with the costs of health care, college, prescription drugs and retirement security.

To get serious about breaking our dangerous dependence on foreign oil, and enacting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission recommendations.

And all Americans have recognized that what we're doing in Iraq isn't working and we desperately need to change course.

To seek a change in the rubber-stamp Congress that has tried to legalize Bush's illegal spying on Americans and send Bolton back to the U.N..

We can do these things and we can do more if we put the long-term interests of our country ahead of a constant effort to seek political advantage. It's time for the endless campaign to stop and the hard work of governing to begin.

With our new Democratic majority in the House, we have the opportunity to make that beacon shine even brighter by putting our differences aside and working for a stronger, safer America.

This is an opportunity for our state, as Democrats expect at least a 31-18 seat majority in the state Senate and a 62-36 split in the House. This is a call to continue the fine work that began with our majorities two years ago.

This is an opportunity for our county. We saw Steve Stuart win a well-deserved four year term. Sherry Parker picked up the County Clerk's seat. Linda Franklin, Deb Wallace, Jim Moeller and Bill Fromhold handily beat their opponents. Unopposed Democrats Art Curtis and Doug Lasher showed what lifetime dedication can do. We're still waiting on results from the Campbell-Dunn race.

You have played a vital role in making history, and none will not forget it.