FROM BARACK OBAMA'S WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER:

The line for the Manchester rally snaked around many blocks of downtown Manchester, all the way to Veterans' Memorial Park on Elm street.
District Fire Chief Alfred P. Poulin Jr estimated this morning's crowd at 7000 inside the venue and 1000 watching from the perimeter.
Some folks here have seen Barack before. He spoke at this very park last Labor Day, but many came for the first time, curious to hear the plans for change that Barack will bring to this country when he is elected president of the United States.
They couldn't have picked a prettier day to satisfy their curiosity. After the downpours of the last day, today was bright, clear and beautiful.
The weather was on everyone's mind this morning, with reports of the flooding and heavy damage in coastal Texas, livelihoods destroyed and families displaced. Barack began his speech by reminding the crowd that federal services in these areas are stretched thin, having just dealt with Hurricane Gustav two weeks ago. Barack told the crowd:

We are enjoying a beautiful day here, but let's think about the families that are having their lives upended by Ike... Search and Rescue teams are just now getting into Galveston. It's important that we keep them in our thoughts and prayers. During moments of tragedy we come together. We may argue, but we are all Americans. We are there for each other in moments of need. I hope this enormous crowd will be monitoring needs -- the Red Cross will need support. I know that you will be there for them and that you will help them.

Here is the speech in its entirety:
Arun Chaudhary
September 13th, 2008
Manchester, NH

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Barack Obama For President 2008 !!!