Barack Obama, who won the US Presidential elections by a large majority, called for the unity of the American people and recognized the challenges he will face as leader of his nation.

In his first speech to thousands in Chicago as President-elect, Obama recalled that among the challenges ahead are two wars inherited from the mandate of George W. Bush.

“Two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century  (...) there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us... mothers and  fathers who will lie awake after their children fall asleep and wonder  how they’ll make the mortgage, or pay their doctors bills, or save  enough for college,” said the first African-American to become US President.

In a clear message to republicans, Obama insisted on working together to rebuild the nation. "There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as President, and we know that government can’t solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face,” he stated.

According to Obama, the November 4th victory is the opportunity to not  go back to the way things were in the past. During his campaign, Obama won Ohio, Iowa, Virginia and Florida, states that could make a change on the election result due to its long republican history.