Quoted from NYTimes Russia:

“The U.S., that is country that is really majestic,” he said. “I feel it is a country where everything is possible.”

From a good China friend today:

美国人名万岁！(Long live the American People)

These days have been some of the happiest days in my past 8 years of life. Oftentimes, the more you care about something, the more it affects you, during the good times and the bad. The past 8 years has seemed like a bad dream that I dared not hope to be awakened from, starting with the cheated 2000 election and the despair of my countrymen re-electing the fraud for the 2004 election.  But finally, I feel a breath of fresh air and a release that I had despaired would never be ours again. So in memory of these days, I'd like to share with myself for reference in the future, and for the visitors of RP, some of the most touching momentoes of this time.

I must also say that I was deeply touched by John McCain's concession speech. Though I would still not have voted for him, even if he had chosen a qualified VP, due to his 99% lean with Bush's economic policies, I found his concession speech to be very different from his campaign. It seemed more genuine and more real, and possibly offers a glimpse into him of what others saw in him before it vanished during the campaigning.

I wrote him a letter of gratitude last night, because his concession speech compelled me to do so...

Dear Senator McCain,

I am a Chinese-American from California, and an Obama supporter. I wanted to write you this note to show my deepest respect and humility before you.

You are indeed a true representative of the American people as can be seen from your elegant and dignified concession speech. I stand beside you, as an American citizen, and will work ever smarter and better to make our countrymen and the world proud.

My fellow peers and I salute you and the sacrifices you have made in campaigning for the presidency, for your people, for us.

Humble Respects.

From Sina.com, a popular online portal in China, full-featured following of the 2008 Presidential Election

From the New York Times - Reactions from Around the World and some memorable comments highlighted below:

1. 2. November 5, 2008 4:24 am Link

   Warmest, sincerest congratulations to Barack Obama for his stunning victory! I have great confidence that you, as President, will bring positive change to the US. Your inspiration message, delivered steadfastly with the utmost grace throughout your campaign, restores hope not only to Americans but to global citizens everywhere.

   My deepest gratitude to Americans for having the courage and vision to vote for change. Thank you from a relieved and elated Canadian!

   P.S. I also send my condolences to Barack, Michelle, and their children for the devastating loss of their beloved Toots.

   — Marilyn

1. 7. November 5, 2008 4:59 am Link

   I am an Indian-American living abroad now and it is with the greatest pride that I can declare that my home country has seen past racial division and come to elect our first African-American President.
   What a perfectly run campaign - I look forward to a presidency of that caliber as well!

   — sonal abhyanker

and more...

1. 9. November 5, 2008 5:12 am Link

   The unthinkable happened. I’m very happy to admit that americans have beaten the opinions of the people that thought the States would never overcome their prejudices.

   Peace and God bless you people.

   — Ines

1. 10. November 5, 2008 5:13 am Link

   My class of Korean English students today learned what “President” means in the best possible word: OBAMA!

   And they saw their American teacher dance a jig.

   — American abroad

1. 11. November 5, 2008 5:20 am Link

   Believe it or not tonight we all were Obama’s

   — Tarig Al Khuwaitir Riyadh KSA

1. 12. November 5, 2008 5:21 am Link

   I am a Belgian living in France and today I am proud of America and its people. The message of this election is that we must believe in democracy, that people of any color can unite and stand up and give hope to all over the world!
   Thanks to America!

   — jojoju

1. 13. November 5, 2008 5:23 am Link

   As an American living in Taiwan, I can hardly believe that this has happened! Finally we can join the rest of the world in solving the problems of our time-global warming, sustainable living, learning to live in peace.

   It is wonderful to feel that there is hope.

   — Elizabeth Wyant

1. 14. November 5, 2008 5:28 am Link

   8 long years it was hard to be a friend of the USA. Now we trust in American values and the integrity of a man who convinced not only the majority of the voters but also people all around the world. If he will work so hard and efficient as he did in campaigning he will be a great president and a leader of the world.

   — Franz Knieps, Berlin, Germany

1. 17. November 5, 2008 5:29 am Link

   Congratulations to Mr. Obama. Americans have spoken and they have spoken for change. I hope and pray that he will bring that change and bring peace to the rest of the world and work towards strengthening America that was evnvisioned by the founding fathers. My expectations from him as a Pakistani is for him to bridge the gap between the people of two nations and help us get peace and justice and above all just and honest leaders who can ensure good governance (I am convinced without a shadow of doubt that our leaders are elected with the blessing of America’s president) and if for once they can squeeze our leaders to implement good policies for the people it would be the greatest contribution to the pakistani people. We do not need American weapons instead we need institutions like America. God bless the entire world.

   — Rashid from Pakistan

1. 20. November 5, 2008 5:38 am Link

   Dreams come true…

   — victor

1. 21. November 5, 2008 5:42 am Link

   Today I am one of the proudest people in the World. I honestly doubted whether this could happen all the way to the end, I commit that this will make a difference beacuse all of us will be changing the way we look, at, participate in, and contribute to our common global purpose

   — Marc de Swaan Arons

1. 22. November 5, 2008 5:44 am Link

   I am a south korean writer. I have followed this election trail till now. I shed tears at the news. This is a revolution to change the world we know.

   — Young-mi Choi

1. 24. November 5, 2008 5:49 am Link

   how wonderful! congratulations barack obama and the citizen of the united states.

   We all had goose bumbs while watching the voting lines yesterday and barack obamas speech of today.

   Berlin is celebrating! and the world around us.

   Silvia Kadolsky
   Berlin-Germany

   — silvia kadolsky

1. 25. November 5, 2008 5:56 am Link

   I am an India working in Saudi Arabia. I have been closely following this election rooting for Obama all the way.
   It is indeed a great momentous occasion for the entire world.
   This ushers in a new era - like a breath of fresh air. There is optimism in the air. There is faith in humankind.

   This is big NO to disruptive , divisional and hate-mongering politics

   This is a big YES to civility, intelligence, intellectual thinking, inclusiveness, We-are-all-one worldview.

   This moment in USA’s history really makes us feel a little jealous of the strength of the political process in USA which sadly is unimaginable in any part of the world today.

   Kudos to all Americans. You have really and truly redeemed yourselves.
   We really feel like next door neighbours who would like to welcome a new resident in our neighbourhood - with a basket of fruits and goodies !!.

   — saleem

1. 26. November 5, 2008 5:57 am Link

   I am overwhelmed with joy! May the embarrassments, crimes, shame, and moral filth of the Bush years now fade into history. It feels like there is an America again! What an acceptance speech our new leader delivered! We have a young, articulate, intelligent and visionary man as our president! Am I dreaming? Bless us all!

   Jill in Oakland, California

   — Jill from Oakland, California

1. 27. November 5, 2008 5:57 am Link

   After eight long years,there is finally an elected leader of the “Free world” also indirectly ‘elected’ by the majority citizens of the World.

   — Arun Mehta

1. 30. November 5, 2008 5:58 am Link

   Congratulations to Mr. Obama!!! Change Europe can belive in!!!

   -Christian from Sweden in Europe-

   — Christian from Sweden/Europe

1. 32. November 5, 2008 6:03 am Link

   What a wonderfully composed and articulate person America has elected. Congratulations to all those free thinking individuals who ignored the race divide and voted with their hearts and minds. At last, a world statesman is among us. Say thankya!!
   From Co. Mayo, Ireland

   — Helen Howko

1. 34. November 5, 2008 6:07 am Link

   I am incredibly proud of the integrity, humility, and thoughtfulness President-elect Obama has shown throughout his campaign right up to his victory speech. He has opened doors for people not only in the States but the world over. This is bigger and more important than the moonlanding. My African son and daughter will now have a role model that is a constant reminder to them that no human barriers can stand in the way of their aspirations. Hope has been firmly established!

   — Derek Walles, Chicago

1. 37. November 5, 2008 6:15 am Link

   This was truly a life-changing election; for the first time in several years I am so very proud to be an American. Thank you Obama for getting the country motivated to vote and passionate about change!

   — American in Melbourne, Australia

1. 39. November 5, 2008 6:21 am Link

   Congratulations to Mr Obama and his team!!!In Athens many people celebrate the election.We hope that this president of the usa will consider the real problems of this world and do something about them.We wish him health,luck and strenth to this great acomplishment.No more words now is the time for action!

   _Eleni_Greece

   — ELENI_GREECE

1. 40. November 5, 2008 6:22 am Link

   We in the Caribbean are thrilled for President Obama. Hope is a good thing, maybe even the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.

   — Cardiva

1. 41. November 5, 2008 6:24 am Link

   I was watching the whole election thing on NYTimes, CNN, MSNBC and WP all day long. Congratulations Obama! Here in Beijing we know not too much about him, but most of my classmates agree that his presidency means much to USA and the rest of the world. I mean, historical.
   Besides, I saw Mr.McCain conceding the presidential race online. I must say, in this short, some ten minutes long video, I found a kind of dignity. This is a good lesson for me to understand what democracy is and how it is working in USA.
   Again, congratulations americans! May one day we will have something like this here in China.

   — Chen

1. 42. November 5, 2008 6:24 am Link

   In Spain we are also very happy with the election of President Obama. After 8 years of George Busch terrible government the election of Obama gives us the hope that USA is still a great country with great qualities able to change and to elect the best one for the government, at least from time to time. It has really been something great, he is great. Congratulations

   — Francisco Blanco

1. 44. November 5, 2008 6:27 am Link

   Rational construction of the economy will lead to justice. The people who only want enough to live are more than ready for change.

   — Jaap den Haan

1. 45. November 5, 2008 6:31 am Link

   Thank you America! Thank you all american citizens who voted for Obama! Thank you for making the world look brighter!! Thank you for the happiest day ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! God bless you all!!

   — Elisabeth, Norway

1. 47. November 5, 2008 6:43 am Link

   I never thought I’d live to see this day, I am happy beyond for all Americans and also for the rest of the world which without any doubts will benefit for this change.

   Barack Obama you will be the change that the whole world is waiting for!

   — Rita Vangen, Norway/Italy

1. 48. November 5, 2008 6:43 am Link

   I have never been so proud to be American!

   — Cynthia Walther, Germany

1. 50. November 5, 2008 6:45 am Link

   This was no small step for one man and a bigger step still for mankind. Once again the United States has changed its course giving Americans the opportunity to lead by example rather than by fiat. As the world’s most celebrated mulit-ethnic democracy we are the perfect nation to built bridges across racial, religious and cultural divides with the goal of uniting people rather than dividing them. Obama’s victory restores to me a pride in my country I haven’t felt for some time.

   Lloyd Sullivan
   an American expat in Bangkok

   — Lloyd Sullivan

1. 52. November 5, 2008 6:50 am Link

   There were many gatherings and celebrations in Amsterdam NL last night. Many Dutch friends throughout the city, not just American expats, stayed up through the wee hours of the morning. glued to their TVs, to watch the results. There were also bars where people gathered as well as large public venues that were sold out that were holding events including panel discussions. Because Dutch politics are based upon building consensus and inviting everyone to the table, many Dutch are natural supporters of Obama. I can tell you that there was genuine celebration here when the announcement was made that Obama had won. It is seen as a victory for the whole world, not only the US.

   — Meisje

1. 53. November 5, 2008 6:51 am Link

   I am American and I live in London. I travel around Europe a lot, and in the weeks leading up the election you would have thought that Obama was running for president of the world. When I told my British friend what I thought she agreed and said “The only thing is that we don’t get to vote for him”.

   I saw campaign bumper stickers in London, Obama posters in Rome, an advert for an Obama event in (neutral?) Switzerland, and his photo on the cover of numerous magazines and newspapers in several languages.

   When going out to pick up my shoes and watch from the corner repair shop this morning, the Pakistani clerk told me “you’re watch is ticking, your shoes look brand new, and Obama is president, it doesn’t get any better than that.”

   Let’s make no mistake, he has a lot to deliver on, but I have faith in him and I think everything is going to be great.

   — Brendan
2. 54. November 5, 2008 6:51 am Link

   I am australian born and bred,I cried when he won.I am african,asian,angl-saxon,european,indian descent [the world in one]- I never in a millon years expeceted him to win .It is hard to not be moved by him and the message he sends out to the world.The world just feels different today.

   There is an african proverb for people like obama they say

   “he has gone in search of the fabulous birds of the sea”

   it implies that someone is attempting something far and beyond what is possible for them,yet obama has done it and it causes us to review our own possiblities.

   I echo the statement in this article -

   “This is a historic moment not only for the United States, but so we can all get away from perceptions about religion and race and instead consider the quality of people”

   — Kate V
3. 55. November 5, 2008 6:52 am Link

   This is one Alaskan who is very happy that her governor is coming home. Not because I’ve missed her, but because it means that Barack Obama is our NEW PRESIDENT!!! It is just almost too unbelievable to believe. My heart is bursting with emotion after reading all the heartfelt comments from all over the world. Now I can say once again that I am proud to be an American.

   — NB
4. 56. November 5, 2008 6:52 am Link

   I hope Obama makes a difference, America and the world are couting on him to start making wrong things become right.

   — Vanessa - Brazil
5. 57. November 5, 2008 6:53 am Link

   How proud I am of my nation and my people. “Only in America” — has never rung truer.

   After staying up until 4:30am GMT nervously watching the results, I awoke this morning expecting the sky to have turned pink and to see dogs fly :-) It all feels so different now. Change is good.

   I look forward to moving back to the United States; and once again actively participating in the greatest democracy on earth.

   Congratulations to Obama, to all Americans, and to the world!

   — New Yorker in London
6. 62. November 5, 2008 7:00 am Link

   Once in a long while, some unbelievable may happen for the best. This time, all the hope for the peace of the world.

   No more bigotry, no fanatics, no joe the dumber.

   We all look at the reality, seek the solutions of the problem by conscientious understanding and mutual concessions.

   You americans finally regained respect from the citizens of the world for a working democracy.

   - Hugh from Gwangju, Korea.

   — Hugh
7. 63. November 5, 2008 7:04 am Link

   Let’s party tonight, but the New Team USA will have to start working tommorrow. There is no time to waste as the America and the world are in this economy tsunami.

   Bears in mind that the Bush administration still have over two months to cause more damages to America and the world economy, starting from the coming G20 meeting of the world leaders which Bush is still the USA president. Obama has to get invitation from Bush to go and he will not able to speak for America unless the baton is passed.

   Start networlding now, gate crash to the G20 if you have to…. Go New Team USA.

   — World citizen AL from Australia
8. 64. November 5, 2008 7:05 am Link

   obama’s triumphant victory and americas victory is celebrated by our country the Philippines and the whole world. because as it is said by the President elect Obama,”CHANGE HAS COME!” the world badly needed that change for the longest time now….. since the moment has come for the new era to begin, a new challenge and new ideas to arise, OBAMA WILL TRULY AFFECT CHANGE,NOT ONLY TO AMERICA BUT TO THE WHOLE WORLD!

   — annvalmores
9. 68. November 5, 2008 7:08 am Link

   Truely a great historic moment and I am humbled again by the ability of the American people to reinvent its democracy.

   — Johannes from Germany
10. 70. November 5, 2008 7:11 am Link

    Absolutely incredible news… Brilliant!

    Finally a leader to be inspired by. Someone worthy of being the “most powerful man in the world”. America’s choice of leader impacts us all, and Obama taking the Presidency promises to breathe life back into not only U.S national politics, but into an international political and economic system that has been on very shaky ground in recent years.

    We all doubted whether Americans would have the will for such a change, the stomach to bring someone so different to the helm and this result have given me a new found admiration for Americans.

    Congratulations not only to Obama, but to everyone who turned out to vote for a real change.

    Jodi Bush, London

    — Jodi Bush
11. 71. November 5, 2008 7:12 am Link

    Congratulations to Mr. Obama.and his family,
    I hope and pray that he will bring that change and peace to the rest of the world and work towards strengthening America that .I wish him strength his team and in leading the country away from the cliff.

    Peace and
    God bless you all people. to America!

    — robertha from Belgium , Antwerp City
12. 73. November 5, 2008 7:15 am Link

    The outcome of the election will change America’s repuation in the world for the better. We were many here in Europe who doubted the American people would vote for Obama as the next president but luckily we were wrong! I can’t even express the happiness and hope I feel in my heart today. The 4:th of November 2008 will remain a special day in history.

    — Malin, Stockholm
13. 74. November 5, 2008 7:17 am Link

    Everyone around the world knows where America is and how powerful she is on the world stage politically, economically and militarily - but it is indeed nice to be reminded what America is meant to be. The great dream of hope, freedom and potential. It’s been a long time since any of us overseas has seen it. The American voter has restored the concept of America in a way their government never could. Cheers to hope overcoming hate-mongering.

    — Chris C, Tokyo
14. 75. November 5, 2008 7:20 am Link

    Dear Mr.Obama:
    I’m Betty,11 years old,studying in Xin Cun-Tong Chuang Internation Primary School, Chongqing, China.
    I support you. I belive you will succeed in the Presidential election. Because I like your speaking and you are brave. I will learn from you. Your grandma died,I’m very sad.
    From,
    Betty

    — BETTY
15. 77. November 5, 2008 7:26 am Link

    This is the real mission accomplished.This momentous occasion has brought extreme happiness to me as a black man.It oncemore reinforce the truism that irrespective of the colour of your skin,you can be what you want to be if the attitude is right,with commitment,persevearance and above all a conducive environment.Since Tiger Woods held the whole world hostage in the way and manner he overwhelmed the game of golf,followed by the Williams sisters in the Tennis world and more recently Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1,my believe in the ability of a black man has been on the edge.But Barrack Obama victory as the president of the most powerful and most prosperous nation in the world has completely cemented my belief. America is trully a nation of possibility and opportunity and I believe she has now reasserted her preminence in the annals of world history.Obama is a man of destiny,eloquent speaker and a bundle of knowledge. He has by his success in this election inspired millions not only in America but billions around the world.His legacy will be very difficult to match for a very very long time.A man that can break all available records in campaign organisation and financing,a man that can beat the very popular and highly accomplished Hillary Clinton,a man that can beat the highly experienced and war veteran John Mccain is no ordinary man.An Obama presidency has already changed the face of the world forever and the Americans and the rest of the world can only be the better for it.Congratulations to Obama,Congratulations to America for this wonderful and precious gift to mankind.

    — dele orimolade,Lagos Nigeria
16. 79. November 5, 2008 7:27 am Link

    My co-workers (all Chinese) in Beijing are overjoyed with Obama’s win.

    — Naomi
17. 80. November 5, 2008 7:31 am Link

    Contratulations Mr.Obama.,congratulations all american people in unity,good luck mr.president,God will be with you and their people,Martin Luther King dream now is possible,we stand together for a change in this great country,i m peruvian who was living in NY and i m proud i was living in this lovely country.Thanks.

    — JULIO MERINO
18. 83. November 5, 2008 7:39 am Link

    this is a comment that I received from an Ialian friend

    
    sono anche rimasta colpita dalle parole di McCain...tale esempio di civiltà qui purtroppo ce lo sognamo...>

    Translation: < you Americans will always be a few steps ahead of us as you have demonstrated again :-)
    I have also been struck by Mc Cain`s words...Such example of civility, sad to say, we can only dream of...>

    Yes we can! Yes we can! Liliana USA

    — Liliana
19. 84. November 5, 2008 7:40 am Link

    What a wonderful end to this long campaign. President-elect Obama fought it with grace and intelligence - he truly deserved to win it.
    We are incredibly excited at the prospects of his presidency and at what that can do to the rest of the world.

    All our good wishes to the American people for the great judgement they showed last night.

    Patrizia from Ragusa, Italy

    — patrizia
20. 87. November 5, 2008 7:44 am Link

    Today is like any other day here in rural Bolivia. But for the handful of us U.S. Americans who live and work here at a College dedicated to the promotion of peace and justice through the opportunity of higher education for poor, indigenous youth, it’s a day that makes us feel that we aren’t alone in the world. It’s a day that makes us feel vindicated for believing that change and peace and understanding is possible.

    Despite the overwhelming challenges and obstacles our students face here in one of Latin America’s poorest countries, with faith and optimism, they constantly remind me: “Todo es posible.”

    Barack Obama and the American people have proved them right. Everything is possible. Which makes our day like any other day much, much brighter.

    — sarah
21. 88. November 5, 2008 7:49 am Link

    America you have finally redeemed yourself after 8 dark years of Bush Administration . You have shined again as the beacon of hope and democracy, alive again with the brave spirits of your forefathers, the same spirits that need to lead the world in tackling the mammoth challenges not seen since the Great Depression and the two World Wars. Other than the economy, America and Australia have wasted last eight years for failing to invest in scientific research and technology in renewable green energy.

    I cringed when the McCain/Palin campaign for the solution of oil prices are “Drill, Baby, Drill.” It is the same ideal of unlimited resources and greed in consumptions that get us all in the mess at the first place.

    Let’s party hard tonight for the well earned victory, but the New O Team USA will have to start working tomorrow. There is no time to spare as the America and the world are in the middle of this economy tsunami.

    Bears in mind that the Bush administration still have over two months to cause more damages to America and the world economy, starting from the coming G20 meeting of the world leaders which Bush is the chair. Obama has to get invitation from bush to go and he will not able to speak for America until the presidential baton is passed over.

    You probably already start networlding with the world leaders. Gate crash to the G20 if you have to…. Go Obama ..go

    — World citizen AL from OZ
22. 90. November 5, 2008 7:55 am Link

    From Shanghai–there is a real sense of elation among both ex pats (even form neo cons) and Chinese. America has redeemed itself. This being China, a lot of hopeful comments about how this will help the worldwide economy.

    — Doc Black
23. 93. November 5, 2008 7:56 am Link

    Congratulation to the President!
    Today the USA shows that it’s possible to change, it’s possible to beat and to win against racism.
    A new era is in front of the world.
    Not against the soldiers but against the war.
    A very hard job to restore the global economy.
    Since today we have to suffer to create something of new, something of good.
    Good luck Barak, good luck american people, good luck to the world!!!!

    — Filippo Cardella,Rome,Italy
24. 104. November 5, 2008 8:18 am Link

    I hope that Obama’s winning means the start of a new era, an era of peace, comprehension, and the end of racism, hate and war. I know that this is an utopia, but I really think that he can make a difference.
    Congratulations to all American citizens for this historical change!!

    — Lucila - Buenos Aires
25. 105. November 5, 2008 8:22 am Link

    as a Canadian expat working in China for the past six years I have grown cynical and hardened in the shadow of eight years of Republican political arrogance and dangerous disregard for human rights and world unity.
    I have held my breath for the past two weeks expecting the worse case scenario to once again manifest itself in a stolen or sabotaged election by the thugs who have soiled and held America’s great ideals hostage for so long.
    Today the world celebrates as the American people once again rightfully reclaim their place as a beacon of brilliant light radiating into the darkest corners of this globe.
    God, Yahweh,Buddha, Allah, or whomever else you pray to ‘Bless America’.

    — william hawkins
26. 108. November 5, 2008 8:25 am Link

    from Europe with Love:

    On me demande une épitaphe
    pour les candidats républicains.
    Bien que je creuse et je piaffe
    je ne trouve qu’un mot : enfin.

    (d’ après Ch. Baudelaire)

    — george L.
27. 110. November 5, 2008 8:28 am Link

    My mood on the Election Day went from worried, nervous, anxious, anticipative, hopeful, optimistic, and now just proud, VERY RPOUD!

    — PR
28. 111. November 5, 2008 8:30 am Link

    This is a great day! It feels the same as when the Berlin wall was torn down in -89 or when the Soviet Union disintegrated in -91. The Evil Empire is dead, the nightmare is over.

    America is back, joining the world again. Thanks, Americans, for not letting us (and yourselves) down.

    — Relieved in Helsinki
29. 117. November 5, 2008 8:45 am Link

    I always felt that ‘the most creative country in the world’ - the U.S., would be the one country that would be able to change the trends of time if put to the test.
    In this historic victory for Obama representing all that is reasonable, fair and just, it seems that this feeling may indeed become a reality! How lucky are we all to have such a wonderful catalyst for change…we are rejoicing everywhere!
    Congratulations to all US citizens who voted for change. The world breathes and sleeps a little more easily now…and looks forward to the unfolding of greater peace and harmony everywhere.

    Jennie
    Perth, Australia

    — Jennie
30. 118. November 5, 2008 8:45 am Link

    Congratulsations to President Elect Obama and Best Wishes to the American people!!!

    This was reaction from a Member of Parliament Sri Lanka’s emabattld Northern Province:

    “The historic victory of Barack Obama in the presidential elections of the United States of America, bestowed on to him by the people of America, heralds a paradigm shift in world affairs. “The new hope is that the International Community will recover from the psychological sickness of the ‘paranoia of terror,’ which will in turn induce recovery of economy, human rights and peace of the world,” said Selvam Adaikkalanathan, Tamil National Alliance parliamentarian from Vanni, welcoming the victory of Mr. Obama.”

    http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=79&artid=27395

    — Thiru K

31. As a Brazilian citizen and a resident of USA, I was in tears when McCain gave his speach and called Obama,” my President.” If my father was here he would say ” this is what Democracy is about and the entire world should celebrate it ” . ” yes , we can!.” I miss you Daddy Adauto Coutinho…

    — Tereza Coutinho
32. 124. November 5, 2008 8:55 am Link

    I will embrace my inner American and celebrate with my American friends. Well done and welcome back!

    Japan

    — Salovaara
33. 129. November 5, 2008 9:05 am Link

    I am a chinese.I’ve never been to foreign country.I am a supporter of Obama.I don’t expect too much for the better relationship between China and America when Obama become the president of America.
    He is a great man,and it’s a great moment for the black president.

    — Hanchun,China
34. 133. November 5, 2008 9:13 am Link

    Where was I when Barack was Prez Elect ? right in front of the telly watching the exact same news with my Dad in India. This is truly an unprecedented event for us in the States and Im proud to have America take its preeminent place in world democracies. This was wondering when American politics would match the changing demographics in America. Glad its in my lifetime.

    — Vikram Rao
35. 134. November 5, 2008 9:14 am Link

    I am an American woman living in France for the past 10 years. Last night, I went down to the basement and unearthed an American flag that hasn’t seen the light of day for many years, and I hung it in front of my house.

    It stands for the light of the new day that is dawning in America with the election of Barack Obama. How thrilled and relieved I am — thrilled for our future (though there is a heck of a long, hard road ahead) and relieved that I no longer feel I have to feel embarrassed or apologetic when telling people I am an American.

    Bravo Obama!
    Bravo America!
    Bravo home! (How I wish I was there….)

    — Michele Priest Gautret
36. 136. November 5, 2008 9:17 am Link

    Congratulation President Elected Obama!!! Thank you American to prove that you are not ignorance and show how democracy is.
    Thank you NYT for giving us a good coverage. I have been glued to read comments in NYT since last year. Thank you all.

    Indonesian student in Texas

    — Ama Husein
37. 138. November 5, 2008 9:21 am Link

    Congratulations guys!! This morning at 6am South African time I watched 8 years of international distrust, contempt and ridicule wash away in an instant. I havn’t felt this good since Nelson Mandela ascended to the presidency of South Africa, bringing to an end 100 years of tyrrany and oppression. God bless you all.

    CD, Johannesburg South Africa

    — CD
38. 152. November 5, 2008 9:41 am Link

    Sometimes the rest of us watch Americans’ frequent and overly emotional exhibitions of flag waving and we shake our heads and think, they are silly or naive or just ignorant. And, really, most times (particularly in the past 8 years) that is not too harsh a judgment. But all yesterday, and last night, and today, America, you’ve earned it, your right to crow. Jump, laugh, shout and cry, wave the flag all you want. You should be pleased and proud of yourselves, all of you who voted — so many of you this time! You showed us again that you have an inspiring democracy, an extraordinary construct–it works, it is alive and vibrant. Today, you have an inspiring President-elect who makes the world take notice and dare to believe again, because you elected him. You did it, in peace, with faith, and civility. Mr. McCain’s concession speech tells more about him and about the true strength of the American spirit than all the words of the campaign. What a proud moment for you all. Congratulations, and thanks for the thrill. May God bless Mr. Obama, and all of you.

    — Norah

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