Barack Obama in Fort Wayne, IN

At six minutes into this speech, Obama explains that he gave his speech remembering the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King's death in Indiana, because 40 years ago, Bobby Kennedy was campaigning in Indianapolis, and it was he who broke the news to that city that Dr. King had been killed, and he helped keep that city peaceful that night, while the rest of the country went mad with grief.

We have spent 40 years in the wilderness like the Israelites. I find it fascinating that this year of all years, a man who reminds so many people of Martin Luther King himself is now running for president and seeking to help fulfill Dr. King's legacy. We would all be greatly blessed, if he is able to be sworn in as president in January 2009, so we can begin the healing work together we need to do now so urgently.