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Yet what we also understand is that our values should express themselves not just through our churches or synagogues, temples or mosques; they should express themselves through our government. I've gone to some of the best schools in America and lived in one of the world's poorest nations. This is where we are right now. And today, whenever I find myself feeling doubtful or cynical about this possibility, what gives me the most hope is the next generation - the young people whose attitudes and beliefs and openness to change have already made history in this election. That is why the United States will partner with any Muslim-majority country to support expanded literacy for girls, and to help young women pursue employment through micro-financing that helps people live their dreams.
They're deciding that their work, their possessions, their diversions, their sheer busyness, is not enough. We meet at one of those defining moments - a moment when our nation is at war, our economy is in turmoil, and the American promise has been threatened once more.
And although she can no longer travel, I know that she's watching tonight, and that tonight is her night as well. When one nation pursues a nuclear weapon, the risk of nuclear attack rises for all nations. The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together.
Louis, and thousands more like her, who has the grades, has the drive, has the will, but doesn't have the money to go to college. He does not say that he was there because of Barack Obama.
That anger may not get expressed in public, in front of white co-workers or white friends. We can play Reverend Wright's sermons on every channel, every day and talk about them from now until the election, and make the only question in this campaign whether or not the American people think that I somehow believe or sympathize with his most offensive words. This time we want to reject the cynicism that tells us that these kids can't learn; that those kids who don't look like us are somebody else's problem. They work hard and give back and keep going without complaint. America, we cannot turn back.
God bless you.