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Because we all have the capacity to do justice and show mercy; to treat others with dignity and respect; and to rise above what divides us and come together to meet those challenges we can't meet alone. That history helps explain the wealth and income gap between black and white, and the concentrated pockets of poverty that persists in so many of today's urban and rural communities. But it does find voice in the barbershop or around the kitchen table. Born into poverty? Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps - even if you don't have boots. And now is the time to keep the promise of equal pay for an equal day's work, because I want my daughters to have exactly the same opportunities as your sons. These are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with.
I believe we can provide jobs to the jobless, homes to the homeless, and reclaim young people in cities across America from violence and despair. It seems to me that each day, thousands of Americans are going about their lives - dropping the kids off at school, driving to work, shopping at the mall, trying to stay on their diets, trying to kick a cigarette habit - and they're coming to the realization that something is missing. The Republican nominee, John McCain, has worn the uniform of our country with bravery and distinction, and for that we owe him our gratitude and respect. It should ensure opportunity not just for those with the most money and influence, but for every American who's willing to work. But if we see this conflict only from one side or the other, then we will be blind to the truth: the only resolution is for the aspirations of both sides to be met through two states, where Israelis and Palestinians each live in peace and security. The Holy Bible tells us, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
If you don't, you'll be able to get the same kind of coverage that members of Congress give themselves. Let me also address the issue of Iraq.
Let me be clear. As imperfect as he may be, he has been like family to me. For while Senator McCain was turning his sights to Iraq just days after 9/11, I stood up and opposed this war, knowing that it would distract us from the real threats we face. It is easy to point fingers - for Palestinians to point to the displacement brought by Israel's founding, and for Israelis to point to the constant hostility and attacks throughout its history from within its borders as well as beyond.
But somehow, somewhere along the way, faith stopped being used to bring us together and started being used to drive us apart. Some will see this as an attempt to justify or excuse comments that are simply inexcusable. Change comes to Washington.
God bless you.