FROM BARACK OBAMA'S WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER:

Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, flew from Wilmington, Delaware to Charlotte, North Carolina today to speak at a community gathering at the Phillip O. Berry Academy. According to Captain Bruce Bellamy of the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Police Department, 1,100 people filled the gymnasium set with red bleachers, a podium, and an enormous American flag as the backdrop.
Jill and Joe greeted the audience at the podium, where Jill introduced her husband by speaking about his life and how they met. Joe mentioned that the Violence Against Women Act was one of his proudest achievements and noted that changes must be made regarding the disparity in women’s salaries in order to help lift up the nation.
He passionately spoke to the audience about the fact that Americans do not have to accept circumstances that they do not like and can choose to make a better life for themselves and the next generation. He said that Barack Obama understands this and has new energy to give Americans a shot at changing the direction of the country.
Sharon Barnes
September 14, 2008
En route to Wilmington, Delaware