I would like to believe that I am a "citizen of the world" too. I think many of the diverse people of the US would agree. We dont want to be hated & be isolated from our families&heritage. I dont believe we deserve the jabs so cheerfully given either. We need to focus on what is best for us ALL.

Marissa, suburban Detroit, US

"that if Homer Simpson,were to be elected president of the U.S. after him,it will be a great improvement......"

I'd vote for Homer.

Simon , Birmingham,

Barak will soon become Barracked.

Kevin Straw, Leicester,

The more you find out , the less attractive he may become to you Euro types....but then again, maybe not- I recall the Dems trying to stick it to the rich folks in New England, taxwise, and destroying the shipbuilding industry there. Typical lefty, clueless move. Ruined all they've touched .

Roger, Springfield, IL., U.S.A.

Meggie, maybe these right-wing nutjobs are being directed to this and other sites by their political or religious masters. They would never think of exploring foreign media sources or the overseas mainstream press on their own. They're highly entertaining but most of us know that sanity will prevail

Esther, London,

EuroLefties are a hyserical lot. They speek out of both sides of their mouths. One minues America is damned for being too involved in world affairs, the next it's damned for being isolationist, by the same people! How can we Americans take EuroLefty opinions seriously?

Vikram D'Souza, Memphis, Tenn, USA

Yet another example of Obama's opponents getting it horribly wrong. McCain went on an on about Obama's lack of exposure/experience to foreign affairs.B.O took the challenge. The rest is history. How many remember Mcain's last trip abroad? GOP must be gnashing their collective teeth!!

BMusah, Hertford, UK

Both McCain, my likely vote, and Obama dont get it. Americans are very tired of running all over the world trying to help and spread demacracy. We need to take care of our own house for a while. and if Europe/NATO wanted to help in Iraq and Afganistan, they would have done it before Obama. Clueless.

William, Atlanta, USA

Obama has as his foreign policy advisor the still highly influential Zbigniew Brzezinski.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zbigniew_Brzezinski

http://www.globalresearch.ca/articles/BRZ110A.html

DennisA, New Quay, United Kingdom

Diogo- first, Obama is just a party hack from Chicago, unimpressive when down here in the Statehouse....and as for 2000, we have 50 sovereign States ,not a popular vote election-and there would have been no controversy if the media hadn't called the Florida polls closed an hour early.

Roger, Springfield, IL., U.S.A.

It was a nice enough speech in Berlin, but I simply can't understand Europeans' infatuation with Obama. He enjoys a good platitude, but let's not forget Mr. Obama is very inexperienced and idealogically pretty much a Bolshevik. Maybe that OK within Europe, but he's not running to lead the EU.

Mark, Georgia, USA

Every time I listen to Obama speak, I’m half expecting him to ask us all to repent for our sins, put all our faith in the forgiveness of The Lord and make a donation by calling the number appearing on our screens...

Jafius, London, UK

If I could vote between Obama and McCain, Obama all the time...
But let's see how the system works in the US, if there is going to be another president elected with less half a million votes than its opposer...

Diogo Silva, Lisboa, Portugal

JJ - we do NOT want to have that missile shield, that's why we do not say thank you! If you really want to do anything for other people, ask them before what they really need, before making things worse!

Carola, Munich, Germany

I have been many US/UK comment boards in recent weeks. What never ceases to suprise me is the bitterness, vitriol, sacasm, negativity, hopelessness, selfishness, spite, lack of world knowledge, and complete lack of caring from Obama haters.
These peoples driving force is FEAR not belief.

joanovarc, Herts, UK

I think that what many Americans don't realize is the appalling damage Bush has done to America's reputation worldwide. This speech demonstrates that idealism and change are still built into the system in the US, and why it has been so admired as a country in the past. A good day for the US.

Paul, Carlow, Ireland

I'm a voter that helped McCain win Florida, back when McCain was a "maybe." First time 'heard Obama was during the Democratic convention in '04. Great speech. That is what he does. We need more than rhetoric. No nukes? Ha, ask Iran. Peace through strength! McCain's way old- He's also the real deal!

The west, Orlando, Fl, USA

It's obvious that not everyone wants to work together. Positive message - Obama, negative message - McCain. After 8 years of destruction it's about time we start building things. Things like relationships, integrity, trust. If you want business as usual, vote for McCain.

KD, Grand Junction, USA

The methodology for our "polls" are extremenly outdated and non relevant in a internet, wireless environment. If you ask the same people the same questions the same way, you get the same answer. Do the polls say that Barack raised $52Million in June.

OBAMA '08

Remi, Tracy, USA

The speech Obama made was touching and beautiful. He is a great speech maker. Obama 08!!

Affi, Kannapolis, North Carolina

The man has a massive ego and a messiah complex, but too bad for him, Germans cant vote !

Mike , Edinburgh ,

Its quite ironic that Britain's desire to be "loved by Europe" led to the mess that we are in today, ie not even able to deport foreign criminals from our own country. Perhaps the Americans are right not to care what Europe thinks, they are hardly a shining role model.

Mike, Edinburgh ,

To those that decry a lack of specifics in this speech, it is worth noting that he can promise nothing until such time as he takes office. In fact, until he can make policy, he cannot even suggest changing it. He's made better speeches in the USA, but this one was good enough for the purpose.

Michael Sheridan, Sacramento, California, USA

I do hope that Barack Obama can truly bring the change we all desperately need. We need better economic stability, constructive & cohesive existence, peace & harmony among all countries on this Earth. Can Obama deliver all these without showing favouritism, biased & prejudiced views & partiality?

Pushpa, Brisbane, Australia

Oh Kc,

This is why we so despair of you americans. "Big talker like Clinton". I hazard a guess that you are a Republican. Have I missed something? Have the last 8 years been so good?

Jim, dublin, Ireland

Dear Folks,

Be polite to those that have lent you more money then exists so you can buy McMansions & Hummers. That money came from the world, not you. They have repaid your debt, hoping that you would learn fiscal management while doing so.

All empires have one thing in common, they end.

andy, las vegas, usa

I dont think I can take more years of Obama worship, going to have to vote McCain, even if I have to hold my nose when I do it.

George, Portsmouth, USA

"Citizen of the world" isn't going to work in the USA, obviously. Half the idiots in this country are unaware that other nations exist outside of our borders.

Jake, Pittsburgh, USA

Only children seek the approval of all , and the world is much to dangerous a place for teenage mentalities. Whats surprises me most is the obvious misjudgement of American character. I think Obama is going to be unpleasantly surprised in November.

Mike, Seminole, Florida

Barack Obama has my greatest respect and support. I see no 'sarcasticism' in the papers: Those that MATTER see the hard work this speech was - and understood what he asks from the US and the world.
America is one of many! Respect it! We out here were disappointed by you too long! Improve, will you?

Søren, Trier/Bremen, Germany

President Obama will restore the reputation of the United States.

For those who carp about the "Citizen of the world" statement, did you also resnt ity when Ronald Reagan described himself in the same way when addressing the United Nations?

I didn't think so,

Yes, we can. And we will.

Hugh, Springfield, Illinois, USA

@Glen, Johannesburg

'Bush never went to Europeans cap in hand and asking to be loved. He still maintained his integrity.'

Yep. "He may have destroyed our country," future generations of Americans will say, "but at least he was unpopular with Europeans."

Gabriel Casey, Belfast,

It is refreshing to see Senator Obama unafraid to assure the rest of the world that the short sighted greedy politics of the past eight years will no longer hold court in the United States. He makes me proud. Strong and humble. Americans may again be able to walk out into the world with DIGNITY.

Richard Mattrass, Mount Vernon, WA, USA

To all the cynics and naysayers, are you better off today than you were eight years ago?how can you possibly be serious about not wanting change this year? After 8 years of this nightmare you mean to tell me you will vote for a republican again? HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING IN THE SAME COUNTRY AS ME?

omar, new york, USA

It's going to take more war to reach the goals of peace he talks about. What happened to bring the troops home? Now the message is send them to Afghanistan. What change is that? Wake up America!! Letsprotect ourselves and not the world!!

Matt, Las Vegas, USA

As a Republican, I dislike GB more than I can articulate in this forum. It was more of a perceived "lack of experience" of world leaders (USSR) that tested (Cuban Missile Crisis) JFK, and almost led to MAD. I worry about the same issue with B.O. That issue won't happen with Red-Faced McCain.

Tony, Wichita, Kansas , USA

I watch Prime Minister's Question. Gordon Brown does not send chills up my spine. Let's not cast any stones. We all have our hits and misses. The US needs a change, fresh thinking and Obama is the one. You will get Bush II if John McCain is elected.

Don, Dallas, USA

Linda, Kapaa. That is your opinion. Bush hasn't got the media circus and the art of spin that both Clinton and Obama enjoy (ed). It is his greatest failure as President that he didn't run the presidency like a reality show - American Idol for White House

Glen, Johannesburg,

If Bush was a mistake by a great nation, the rejection of Obama’s brand of leadership would turn the US into a pariah, but I don't think that’s going to happen because the US does have what it takes to look after itself. Watch.

Scolls, Brisbane, Australia

People in the UK, It comes down to this.... Obama or McCain. Who is better for the US and who is better for the world. EASY ANSWER.
You can talk about speeches, welfare states, etc but we have 2 choices. People in the UK, who would you pick??? I thought so.......

Liam, Norfolk, UK

I keep reading that george Bush screwed up the perception of America-no one explains how. The euro-socialist didn't like him the day Bush took office. All the Euro's spoke of was this cowboy from a State, Texas that has the death penaty. when he took office, they bashed him because of Kyoto.

reed, phoenix, USA

It takes a special arrogance to go to Berlin and lecture Germans about Berlin air lift... and refer to Ronald Reagan and JFK as his"predecessors"....
It was just another self-seving narcissistic sermon...name of this one:
"Ich bin ein beginner"

Milan, Phoenix,AZ, USA

Obama was not allowed to visit wounded service men and women by order of the Defense Depart. Wonder why? Could an order have been given by the White House that he should not be allowed to see our wounded troops? Supposedly it would be too political. What? Visiting troops is political? Right.

meggie, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Sorry. US does not have anything to apologize for to those being sold a bill of goods by CNN. And Obama is not liked by many here despite the 'sell' by American Media. He is nothing but a big talker like Clinton was. Some people are impressed by words; what a sad thing.

kc, clinton, usa

I was at the speech and was very unimpressed. You could feel the crowd wanted to erupt, but his speech was very very dull. The American press had this guy as a dynamic speaker. At times it appeared as if he was ready to fall asleep.

Martin Hein, Berlin, Germany

obama goes to europe an apologizes for america. i was insulted. he does not have to apologize for me or america. and he didn't even mention the missile defense shield that we would help them build.

we do the dirty work and don't ask for thanks.

obama is wrong and naive

JJ, new york, usa

The world can expect better of America? I think the world thinks bad enough about America without Obama going there to confirm their suspicions by slandering us. Obama needs to worry a lot more about the real problems facing every day Americans. He is more concerned with pumping his own ego.

Caleb, Portland, US

How did so many ignorant Americans find the Times of London site? I am ashamed of my fellow citizens and their narrow hateful views. I will be voting for Obama in November and will be working hard to see that many others will do the same. We need the inspiration and new direction he provides.

meggie, Columbus, Ohio, USA

The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

A. Lincoln

Now the world will watch and remember what we do here—what we do with this moment.

B. Obama

Somebody is full of himself

r. burns, Tampa , USA

"I am quit sure that if Obama will not win the election that without doubt will be due to his color."

And if he does win, then surely that will be due to the colour of his skin also? Over 90% of the black population of America have been voting him. Surely some of that is due to racial bias?

David, Liverpool,

Anti-Obama people are so boring.

Jenny, New York, USA

Oh good grief Glen of Johannesberg! Bush never had any integrity. He doesn't even know what it is.

Linda, Kapaa, USA

Another slick American has sold a bunch of fluff to Europe again!
Suckers! At least Bill Gates got you to buy something that actually works (usually.) And If you think the world's problems are solved by merely mentioning them in a speech, I have some swamp land in Florida that I'd like to sell you.

Quayle, Dallas, USA

I was one of those "undecided" voters until Sen. Obama went on his world tour. His speeches have been a humiliating apologia for the U.S. and I am now convinced me that I must vote for Sen. McCain. American politics always ends at the shoreline, but Obama is encouraging anti-McCain/Americanism.

Bob Porter, Clear Lake, Iowa

W. Europe needs to fix their own problems & not expect the U.S. to again come to their aid. We've done that twice losing so many of our sons husbands & brothers. W. Europe opened their arms to the Muslims in the '80s and now they are paying the price with terrorist cells.Obama, stay there.

Judy Monroe, El Campo, USA

Roberto Ruiz, Monterrey, Mexico
"Hey, America is a continent, not only the United States."

Hey, America is an ideal, not a place. America is the country that offers the best hope for democracy and freedom. It's no mistake that Mexico is never called America. Sorry, Berto.

Clarence, San Diego, USA

Obama's Berlin speech should be viewed as directed to Americans, not Germans. He had to prove he could draw a friendly crowd, but be very careful not to appear as if he already has been elected. Thus, the bland speech succeeded.
He returns home with new friends and some gravitas in his pocket.

Jeff, Pittsburgh, US

Americans have never been liked by most of the Europeans. Today they may smile and wave at Obama. If he should ever become president he will be put in the same league as Bush. Except Bush never went to Europeans cap in hand and asking to be loved. He still maintained his integrity.

Glen, Johannesburg,

"Citizen of the World", apologizes for America, foreigners love him -he share their goals and wants. Gee whiz, I hope the Germans elect him to run their country. It's evident he isn't interested in the goals and needs of the US, doesn't like her much, and doesn't respect her. You keep him.

Dave H., Alexandria, VA, USA

great diction and sound grammar, thats the test for leader of the free world? God help us all if thats the case.
I would suggest to the American people that your friends are your friends no matter what. Dont let foreign opinion be the decisive factor in who runs your country.

will, Grimsby, uk

The whole world does love and appreciate Obama and I hope that the Americans will do the same. I am quit sure that if Obama will not win the election that without doubt will be due to his color. I like what he said about solving the conflict in the Middle East.

S. Far, Turra, Jordan

Great to see the enthusiasm, but next week he better get straight back on the campaign trail.

It's a long way to go yet.

Af, London,

A few loopy right-wing comments from Passel O' Toads, USA, does not an election make.

Markie, Oklahoma City, USA

Flowery speeches to Europeans, makes very little difference to me as to how I view him as a politician. He seems to have no shortage of them. What I don't hear from him is real solutions for American problems, which is why I don't think he's won my vote.

William, Colonial Heights, USA

Senator Obama has shown that he is the most worthy candidate by far with Iraq confirming Obama's plan for troop reductions, fighting the 'real' enemy in Afganistan and now bringing Europe over to America's side without the bluster and snark of the current Rethuglican administration.

Wilson, Wilmington, NC, USA

Hey Farrukh, What wall?! Oohhh! You mean the security fence that has stopped all those Palestinian suicide bombers from willfully murdering innocent civilians in Israel? Nah! Whichever "Obama" is on display, he "gets" its vital function. And so should you.

Lenny, Los Angeles,

Adrian: The Lugar-Obama Cooperative Threat Reduction; Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006; Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act; Honest Leadership and Open Govt Act; The Obama-McCain Climate Change Reduction Bill, and so on.

Robyn, Portland, Oregon, USA

Barack Obama has not yet spoken against poverty as the theme for action in the world if he gets into the White House.
That must be the only theme.
Yet he has not made it his.
Which shows the real poverty of the politics that Obama so far has represented.
The prospects therefore are equally poor.

Muhammad Haque, London, UK

The Bush administration devastated foreign relations and Obama is exactly what my country needs to begin undoing that devastation. I am very happy to see him in Europe and elsewhere instead of solely focusing on American only issues. Obama was absolutely justified in proclaiming his World citizenship

Lance, Chico, USA

Hey, America is a continent, not only the United States.
America comprises from Canada to Argentina.

Roberto Ruiz, Monterrey, Mexico

Clarity of thought and vision. Great diction and perfect grammar. Sound thinking and good communication skills. I can tell after the past 8 years of this presidency, some people aren't use to it, nor can they even appreciate it.

Read the Audacity of Hope and you will find that he is the one.

Jeremiah, Palm Desert, USA

Barack Obama has not yet spoken against poverty as the theme for action in the world if he gets into the White House. That must be the only theme. Yet he has not made it his. Which shows the real poverty of the politics that Obama so far has represented. The prospects therefore are equally poor.

Muhammad Haque, London, UK

Obama lied in the second paragraph of his speech: "Tonight, I speak to you not as a candidate for President..." Clearly, he thinks Berliners are as easliy duped as he thinks Americans will be. He's wrong.

Gregg, Simi Valley, USA

I am very happy that your future president visited our country today. He has changed my point of view and given me hope that there really are Americans who care and who fight for what they truly believe in. His words hit deep.

It is sad to see so many Americans against this man. Are they awake?

Alice, Amberg, Germany

This man has my full support. I do not understand why so many people in the US trash this one. He is one of the most heartfelt, genuine, intelligent men I have ever known of. Are the Americans happy with the Bush Administration and the Bush Administration's media pushing them around? Idiots?

Jim, Berlin, Germany

I'm glad to see it is not just American audiences that are used and manipulated for political means by our politicians, now we are going global!

Alvin York, Pall Mall, usa

An awful lot of people in America and now Europe are going to be awfully disappointed when faced with the reality that Obama is not a prophet or a savior or a bringer of change, but just another politician, motivated by the same ego and constrained by the same reality as every other politician.

brandon, washington dc,

As was previously noted the "citizen of the world" comments will hurt him in middle america and the speech was full of the same "happy thoughts" that mot Americans heard during the primaries.
The long and the short of it is that Americans really don't care if Germans love Obama or not.

Linda, Seattle, USA

So earnest. So heartfelt. From one autocue to another. Brings a tear to the eye. As prepared, groomed and fake as the next man.

s garrod, watford, UK,

Obama looks like a good man, a man good for the USA, but I wonder? Will he survive 12 months before some redneck puts a bullet in him if he becomes President?
I know we live in an increasingly Global World (apparantly) but perhaps National leaders should concentrate more on national issues.

Phil Austin, RAUNDS, Albion

This is pathetic...or make that bathetic. The Obamanation is a bloviating empty suit. If Europeans were as much more sophisticated than us chaw-bacon fat and stupid hick cowboy Yanks as they think they are, they would have caught on to that by now.

Shrewsbury, New York, New York,

I find it very strange that Obama had the time to give this speech at Hitler's Victory Column and yet cancelled a scheduled visit to wounded American troops in hospital at Rammstein and Landstuhl. Very strange prioroties.

Nona, New York City, USA

He's positive, he's hopeful, he's unifying, HE IS the future.

Nar, Leeds, UK

Daphy (UK) and all the other Euros on here...guess what. You don't get to vote. You don't pull your weight on the security front (or any other front for that matter) so why should we listen to you?

Mac, Raleigh, USA

"Lampposts erected by a Nazi" - all you need to know about British envy re the choice of location. So petty it's hilarious.

krish, London, UK

Pretty words .. look at the history of other candidates who said such things and then decide.

Andre, Portland, USA

I hope that Obama, if elected, will be a great president, but I suspect that in reality the powers of the US president to achieve results are fairly constrained by political realities. By the way, did he really describe Germany as the US's greatest ally? If so, gee, thanks.

Steve, Argyll, Scotland

USA is the greatest country in the world and a vital defender of freedom, democracy, free trade, peace and stability. God bless America and Barack Obama, who can rebuild the image of the shining city on the hill.

James Tumbridge, London, UK

Its about time..That ill spoken good old boy Bush has done so much damage in the last few years.
Obama's is showing the world that he is the next US president and he can command respect with having to use the words "9/11" or "weapons of mass dustruction".

Mark, Christchurch, New Zealand

I think Bush has been a disaster for America. However, I would not like to see an America which is a weakling in the eyes of the world, one which has become soft at the core and spineless.
Obama is all these things. America needs strong leadership and a President that communicates policy better.

C. George, Birmingham, England

"Love me, love me
adore me, for I am worldy - more worldly than you.
I am All to all because I was born this way.
The votes, the press, the crowds.

Mostly though, the fact that I get away with my fibs, faux pas, and trouble speaking without a teleprompter is what confirms my belief."

Paul, San Diego, USA

Geldof and Bono move over...here comes Obama.
Rockstars and politicians...cant find the difference anymore..
anyways these three will be the 'trinity'....the world will be a better place...hunger has been eradicated from Ethiopia..what more proof we need :-)
Help us!

Ruben Turner, London, UK

It's refreshing to see that 200,000+ people waving US flags. I haven't seen that in such a long time! What a nice change from people burning it-thanks to the Bush administration!

Ann, Pasadena, CA, USA

If Obama was attempting to appear presidential, he was not convincing. The speech was boring and filled with facts that most of us have read in history textbooks. Not a great orator as has been purported. The notable lines were remarks however that Europeans should remember should he win in November

KBB, Vienna,

German online newspapers are full of sarcastic comments about Obama's speech, due to its simple-mindedness in content and language - this definitely can’t be described as a success…

Anja Mueller, Loerrach/London,

Adrain, I don't think telling Berlin that their troops are needed in Afghanistan was something they wanted to hear, so in that sense, he couldn't be accused of just telling everyone what they want to hear. I think his message has been very consistent: Change is coming-to America, EU, & the Mideast

Krista, London, UK

Obama drew more that Kennedy and Regan, 200,000+.

Apparently some here don't want the world to like us. I do. I miss the days when people from other countries waved our flags with pride, since Bush all they have done is burn them.

Obama had Germans cheering and waving our flag, it was nice.

Mebe, Oxford, MS, USA

Obama's supporters will claim he performed well (not spectacularly, but well enough) while his naysayers will beg to differ. Regardless, it was refreshing to watch a representative of the American people address an international audience and not come off as a complete and utter buffoon.

bryn, Boston, USA

Obama is inspirational.He gave this speech walking a fine line.He avoided sounding like the President of US while being presidential.He has a vision where countries will come together to solve problems.His message is loud and clear.US has to a leader,not a bully!

urojen, Roseville,CA, USA

Maybe aother Tony Blair but look at the reality. A country that wasrespsible for the Roosevel plan for getting the West out of recession and the Marshall Plan getting Europe out of Tyranny - One must look at the way America is vilified in the world -shame on the USA - some marketing never wasted?

Austin Tassletine, South West , UK

Be careful what you wish for.

Tim, Dewsbury, England

When was the last time we Americans say 200,000 people gathered waving American flags--especially in a foreign country? Or even in our own country. While Obama was in Berlin with 200,000 McCain was with SIX business owners in a German restaurant eating sausage.

Karen, Sacramento, CA,

Wendy of Mobile, Alabama, you don't speak for me either.

Andrew, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Will the Obama haters please stand up?

The least you can do is be proud of someone who is able to pull 200,000 people to Berlin to watch him talk. People came from every where to catch a view. Every American should be proud to have someone like that whether he wins or not. Give him praise.

owen, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Go Obama! You are the man; I would be very unhappy to see anyone else as president.

I thoroughly enjoyed your book, The Audacity of Hope....it changed the image the U.S. Media printed for me previously.

I'm sorry for not being on your side from start to end, but I fully support you now.

Melissa, Palm Springs, USA

Germans are not stupid. We've all been watching it, me, my family, my neighbours. We were open and happy but our preliminary hopes soon faded after we listened to nothing but superficial statements.

Obama, I think those 200,000 who watched, they liked you this morning, but don't respect you now.

Ferdinand Schneider, Potsdam, Germany

It's funny how Republicans in the US push globalization and free trade on the economic front, then urge Americans to be provincial and nationalist when considering world opinion on our politics. It's Republican protectionism. Americans generally like globalization and are now paying attention!

Karin, Toledo Ohio, USA

The most recent national polls have Obama up by six points. In some states he's up by 15 or more. Even in hardcore Republican states he's often over 40 percent. The Conservative agenda in the USA has led to the erosion of America's economy and a weakened middle class. Change is needed, Obama is it

R P Bird, Kansas City, USA

Are there not strict rules about electioneering prior to the US Presidential election? Relevant times and the costs involved.Is he allowed to hold forth like this.
He tried to speak at the Brandenberg Gate but Merkel thankfully vetoed it.
Are there limits on cash quotas for electioneering now?

james allen, manchester, england

This trip is not simply about an election. It is about reestablishing a relationship between American and the rest of the world which has been destroyed under George W, Bush. It is about trying to salvage the future.

Garrett, New York, USA

Vision. Clarity of thought. Great diction and grammar. Sound thinking Good communication skills. I can tell after the past 8 years of this presidency, some people aren't use to it, nor can they even appreciate it.

David, Lancaster, USA

Michael, I don't see your logic? Taking statements out of context and coming to ridiculous conclusions based on them shows and obvious bias and lack of thought on your part. He says he is a "proud citizen of the United States and a fellow citizen of the world" as are most of us in the US.

John, USA,

Cooperation with the world to solve common problems--only short-sighted people would oppose that. I was an Air Force and learned early that the U.S. was not the only good country. I love my country and am grateful that after 8 long years an intelligent, thoughtful man is running for president.

Donna, Montgomery, USA

The speech in Germany shows Obama wants to do good for the World not only America, and the World doesn't turn around America only, for once there is a candidate not only most of America wants but most of the world wants and belives in. An Episode of obama rather than 4 years of terror Mccain.

Harry, London, UK

He also says how much he loves America. So I think in this speech he is trying not only to get the support of Americans but for over seas as well. Since most people overseas are not very supportive of America right now. I think this was good for everyone including America.

Amber, Denver, USA

If there is any hope in raising the US status abroad and redeveloping the friendships that we have lost through the Bush era, Obama is the one who holds that hope. He did the right thing going abroad and letting the peole outside of the USA know that there are Americans who truly care!

emily ginley, madeira beach, FL, USA

Here is a man who is speaking about world nuclear disarmament and
more equitable world economic policy and all you can do is express cynicism. Exactly what or whom do you want instead? Give it up!

Alan Boutilier, Greenville, NC, USA

Whoever becomes President will have a lot of work to do rebuilding relations abroad and facing challenges that Americans care about. I think Obama showed his desire to do just that. I love a visionary.

Julian W., Austin, TX, USA

Mr. Obama does not speak for me in making apologies for America. He is right where his wife was months ago in making comments about her lack of pride in America. He is not a Head of State, and hopefully never will be. His comments were scripted and represent his candy store agenda.

Wendy, Mobile, AL, USA

I watched Obama's speech on TV. Its importance to me is that he is reaching out to our most important allies (Germany is only one of them) with the promise that we will change our approach to foreign affairs and a request that our friends forgive our recent aberrational behavior.

Dennis Becker, St. James, USA

Obama certainly looks like a world leader. This speech could be a start for him in establishing his foreign affairs credentials - McCain could never have given this speech. It will be interesting to see the Republican reaction on the news tonight and over the next week or so.

Richard Vaughn, Orlando, FL

From Stateside Mccain and his supporters sound like the court composer Salieri and friends confronted by the infuriatingly prodigious Mozart. Let's wait for the last act. my money's on Mozart.

Olivia, New york, USA

Steve from Raleigh, what would boost his foreign affairs credentials? If he didn't do a tour like this, he would get criticism for not doing. Now he's doing it and he gets criticized anyways. The Obama Show? All political campaigns are a show. Do you think any McCain speech or trip is not a show?

Brian, Opelika, USA

If you read the German online newspapers all the comments about his speech are extremely sarcastic, due to the naivity of the content and the language he was using.

I really wonder how the journalist of this article comes to the ideia to describe Obama's visit to Germany as a success...

Anja Mueller, Loerrach,

I think it's preposterous to think that this speech could hurt him at home. It's obvious that this shows the heart and determination of not only a citizen of the world, but of our President. In my opinion, I am proud to call my self an American with this guy running as President!

Brett, Los Angeles,

George W Bush screwed-up the image of America,and the World's perception of her,so much so,that if Homer Simpson,were to be elected president of the U.S. after him,it will be a great improvement......

Sam, Dallas, USA

I wonder if today in the world of freedom, as a free man, Senator Obama felt inspired by the venue of his speech, if he viewed himself as being in a mindset comparable to citizens of that city, If he as all free men, wherever they may live took pride in thinking the words...
Well he didn't say it

Scott Benowitz, Rye, New York , U.S.A.

How about starting with that big wall in Israel.

Farrukh, Woking,

So far he has told everyone what they want to hear. Whether its Europe, Iraq, Palestine, Israel or America. He takes the side that is most convenient. I'd like to see him to have actually done/achieved something in US politics before I'd want him running a country. This is like Tony Blair all over..

Adrian Tysoe, Haslemere, England

I think this speech may hurt him at home. Saying "I am a citizen of the World" may sound good to Europeans, but won't go over well at home. It would be nice for him to be running for President of the World....he would be perfect. He will lose this election big.

Micheal, Atlanta, USA

Steve from Canon City, maybe this isn't actually about the US poll figures. If this guy becomes president, he has a huge amount of work to do in rebuilding your reputation overseas which is lower than it has been for decades.

Emma, Cambridge, UK

Giving a speech in Germany does not really boost one's foreign affairs credentials. To many Americans, it looks like another campaign tour BUT the European leg of the tour. It's another episode of The Obama Show.

Steve, Raleigh, USA

Obama will be americas, 21st century, david lloyd george. He will set in motion the legislation that will eventually lead to america being crippled by the welfare state, just like lloyd george did in 1909(ish) with the peoples budget. Not to mention the fact that he will condemn iraq to civil war.

will, grimsby, uk

It would appear that Obama's trip overseas is doing very little for his poll numbers ( if you take stock in polls) in most polls he remains slightly ahead of McCain 2-3 pts. Pretty much the same as last week or even a month ago.

Steve, Canon City, USA

WE LOVE OBAMA: UK.

daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK