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Barack Obama officially accepts the Democratic nomination "with profound gratitude and great humility."

Speaks to an estimated 84,000 people at Invesco Field in Denver.

Watch video here and read his prepared remarks here.

Quickly gets into questioning McCain's judgment, tying him to Bush's presidency, and continues to hammer him throughout speech.

"It's not because John McCain doesn't care. It's because John McCain doesn't get it."

PHOTOS: SEE A GALLERY OF THE EVENT HERE.

Plus: Hillary Clinton releases a statement praising his remarks. Read it here.

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