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We shouldn't use the obstacles we face as an excuse for cynicism. The children of America are not those kids, they are our kids, and we will not let them fall behind in a 21st century economy. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has played a role in acts of hostage-taking and violence against U.S.
And I think they recognized a part of themselves in me too. "And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back." Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein, I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible. Many more are simply skeptical that real change can occur.
And yet, it has only been in the last couple of weeks that the discussion of race in this campaign has taken a particularly divisive turn. The children of America are not those kids, they are our kids, and we will not let them fall behind in a 21st century economy. The fundamentals we use to measure economic strength are whether we are living up to that fundamental promise that has made this country great - a promise that is the only reason I am standing here tonight. Our universities and our culture are the envy of the world, but that's not what keeps the world coming to our shores.
I'm talking about something more substantial. And this restlessness - this search for meaning - is familiar to me. They weren't simply a religious leader's effort to speak out against perceived injustice. When violent extremists operate in one stretch of mountains, people are endangered across an ocean. In Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia, we have seen Muslim-majority countries elect a woman to lead.
The President vetoed a similar plan, but he doesn't have the last word, and we're going to keep at it, until we bring this war to an end. The enduring faith of over a billion people is so much bigger than the narrow hatred of a few. But it is clear to all concerned that when it comes to nuclear weapons, we have reached a decisive point. For instance, in the United States, rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation.
God bless you.