Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama spoke before tens of thousands of people in the German capital of Berlin Thursday, the most dramatic moment yet in his tour of the Middle East and Europe. Obama's international trip has received worldwide attention and left his Republican opponent, Senator John McCain, searching for ways to get his message out. VOA national correspondent Jim Malone has more from Washington, and now the text:

Senator Obama's speech had all the trappings of a presidential address, except for the fact that Obama won't even become the official Democratic nominee for president until next month.
　
"People of Berlin, people of the world, This is our moment. This is our time."

Obama's speech in Berlin was billed as a highlight of an international trip that has already taken him to Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan and Israel, a sort of introductory world tour for a man who might become the next president of the United States.
　
"We have made our share of mistakes, and there are times when our actions around the world have not lived up to our best intentions.But I also know how much I love America."
　
Democrats hope the trip will bolster public confidence in Obama's ability to handle foreign policy and national security issues, an area where the public seems to have more confidence in Obama's Republican opponent, Senator John McCain.

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