EMLD congratulates President-elect Barack Hussein Obama
November 7, 2008 12:00 PM
We warmly welcome the historic election of Barack Obama. He has proved that colour and ethnicity is no barrier to the highest office in the world. We hope that his fantastic achievement will act as an inspiration and motivate a new generation of young black and ethnic minorities here in the UK as well as around the world.
Meral Ece, Chair of EMLD said:
"We hope and believe this marks a sea change, where we will eventually see more representation at every level in British politics. It's time for Change".
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has also welcomed the result of the US Presidential election.
"British voters may not have been able to vote in this election, but its outcome is vital to our future," said Nick Clegg, referring to the United States presidential election.
He continued, commenting on the challenges facing the world: "Climate change, the global economy, and threats to our collective security now demand a radical new approach by Barack Obama, leaving the Bush era firmly behind. The world will not succeed in this era of globalisation without the leadership of the new American President."
In conclusion, Clegg said, "The weight of peoples' hopes and expectations on Barack Obama is immense."