Jesse Helms has never been an invincible man.

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.

No man is invincible.

When you are raised, as John Edwards was, in a small town like Robbins, North Carolina, you get to understand poverty and unemployment, or inadequate health care, first-hand by seeing the daily struggles of your friends and neighbors.

John Edwards comes from working folk, just like me. John Edwards worked hard and excelled to get his education, just like me.

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.