1988 “…And in conclusion’’ [APPLAUSE]

1992 “And so I say: George Bush, if you won’t use our power to help America, step aside. I will.’’

1996 “I ask all of our fellow citizens to join me and to join you in building that bridge to the 21st century.’’

2000 “Al Gore understands the future and how sweeping changes and scientific breakthroughs will affect ordinary Americans’ lives.’’

2004 “This state, who gave us in other times of challenge John Adams and John Kennedy, has now given us John Kerry.’’

2008 Barack Obama “has a remarkable ability to inspire people, to raise our hopes and rally us to high purpose.’’

2012 “I want to nominate a man who’s cool on the outside — but who burns for America on the inside.’’