CSPAN Michael Dukakis 1988 Acceptance Speech July 3, 2016
Mr. Mondale my friends, america has a future that each generation must enlarge. A door that generations must open. A promise that each generation must keep. Wanthe rest of my life, i to talk to young people about their future. ,nd whatever their race whatever their religion, whatever their sect, i want to hear some of them say what i say with joy and reference tonight. I want to be president of the United States. Thank you. ] pplause announcer Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis was considered a longshot by many when he announced his presidency ahead of the 1988 election. He would end up wi...