John Edwards Presidential Announcement Address on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 in Robbins, North Carolina.
"Good morning. Welcome to my hometown, Robbins, North Carolina.
I grew up in an American town, and I grew up with America's dream. I owe everything I have to the America I grew up in.
And so this is where - today - to make opportunity the birthright of every American, I declare myself a candidate for President of the United States.
I am running for president because I have lived in the bright light of the blessing of America. I am running for President because the great gift of an equal chance is the greatest gift I know. I am running for President, because the greatness of America that has come before is nothing compared to the greatness of America that lies ahead."
