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I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of America's story. They have affiliates in many countries and are trying to expand their reach. Hamas does have support among some Palestinians, but they also have responsibilities. America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree with them.
And fellow Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents - I say to you tonight: we have more work to do. But somehow, somewhere along the way, faith stopped being used to bring us together and started being used to drive us apart. But we also know our conscience cannot rest so long as the war goes on in Iraq. It was stained by this nation's original sin of slavery, a question that divided the colonies and brought the convention to a stalemate until the founders chose to allow the slave trade to continue for at least twenty more years, and to leave any final resolution to future generations. But they have helped shape the political landscape for at least a generation. 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.
I understand you switched venues at considerable expense and inconvenience because of unfair labor practices at the place you were going to be having this synod. Not this time. It should ensure opportunity not just for those with the most money and influence, but for every American who's willing to work.
A belief in things not seen. Those stories - of survival, and freedom, and hope - became our story, my story; the blood that had spilled was our blood, the tears our tears; until this black church, on this bright day, seemed once more a vessel carrying the story of a people into future generations and into a larger world. I'll recruit an army of new teachers, and pay them higher salaries and give them more support. The reality of gun ownership may be different for hunters in rural Ohio than for those plagued by gang-violence in Cleveland, but don't tell me we can't uphold the Second Amendment while keeping AK-47s out of the hands of criminals. I do not believe that women must make the same choices as men in order to be equal, and I respect those women who choose to live their lives in traditional roles. We have the power to make the world we seek, but only if we have the courage to make a new beginning, keeping in mind what has been written.
And this helps explain, perhaps, my relationship with Reverend Wright. Like the anger within the black community, these resentments aren't always expressed in polite company. And so in that spirit, let me speak as clearly and plainly as I can about some specific issues that I believe we must finally confront together. That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the people.
Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.