cast a ballot for the first time, every american who lived and breathed the hard work of change, you are the best supporters and organizers anybody could ever hope for and i will be forever grateful because you did change the world. you did. [ applause ] that's why i leave this stage tonight even more optimistic about this country than when we started because i know our work has not only helped so many americans, it has inspired so many americans, especially so many young people out there to believe that you could make a difference, to hitch your wagon to something bigger than yourselves. let me tell you, this generation coming up, unselfish, altruistic, creative, patriotic. i've seen you in every corner of the country. you believe in a fair and just