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So it's 1985, and I'm in Chicago, and I'm working with these churches, and with lots of laypeople who are much older than I am. For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us.
Did I ever hear him make remarks that could be considered controversial while I sat in church? Yes. Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task.
And I think they recognized a part of themselves in me too. This is the reality in which Reverend Wright and other African-Americans of his generation grew up.
They want a sense of purpose, a narrative arc to their lives. It's a journey that takes us back to our nation's founding, when none other than a UCC church inspired the Boston Tea Party and helped bring an Empire to its knees. And God is still speaking. Now is the time to change our bankruptcy laws, so that your pensions are protected ahead of CEO bonuses; and the time to protect Social Security for future generations. But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. It will be hard to overcome decades of mistrust, but we will proceed with courage, rectitude and resolve.
E pluribus unum. Politicians routinely exploited fears of crime for their own electoral ends. They could've heard words of anger and discord. Just as Muslims do not fit a crude stereotype, America is not the crude stereotype of a self-interested empire.
Thank you.