change. and they expected it instantaneously. however, the mess was created over a lengthy period of time. >> reporter: in the end it was once again hope that barack obama spoke of. hope in tough times. >> america, i never said this journey would be easy. and i won't promise that now. yes, our path is harder. but it leads to a better place. >> reporter: terry moran, abc news, charlotte, north carolina. >> very presidential. there was one especially emotional and history-making moment at last night's convention. a tear-jerker, former congresswoman gabrielle giffords took the stage to lead the pledge of allegiance. she spoke the word clearly with a huge smile, bringing the delegates to their feet. many in tears, before a long list of speakers took the stage. >> in tampa, they talk with great urgency about the nation's debt and the need to act, to act now. but not once did they tell you that they rejected every plan by us or any other respected group to reduce the national debt. there are not for any of them, because they're not prepared to