Monday night was one of the proudest nights of my life - taking the stage at the Democratic National Convention to talk about my friend, my mentor and the next president of the United States - Barack Obama.
I spoke about Barack's leadership and how my career in public service would not have been possible without the example he set. Barack not only has inspired future leaders who have decided to give back and run for office but also an entire generation of young people to get involved in their communities.
The convention has been a great experience as Democrats have come together to promote Barack's message of change across the country.
Barack has inspired many of us. Now, as we head into the post-Labor Day stretch of the campaign, it's up to all of us to use that inspiration and make a difference to ensure Barack wins in November. To help, visit www.barackobama.com .
Alexi
