In my wildest dreams, I never would have thought we'd come to the point where were talking about the re-election of a black president.

In my wildest dreams I never thought - well, I never thought I'd work.

Jesse Helms has never been an invincible man.

The election of the nationalist Chen Shui-bian as president in 2000 and his re-election in 2004 was a nadir in the relationship between Taiwan and the mainland.

I'm from North Carolina, and I stand here humbled, honored, and proud to place in nomination for the office of vice-president of the United States of America, my friend and my senator from the great state of North Carolina: John Edwards.

I've been so showered in life, beyond my wildest dreams, such as having a loving partner I never thought I'd have.