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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. But I'm hopeful because I think there's an awakening taking place in America. And I've seen it in this campaign. The first nation to recognize my country was Morocco. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it.
But what the people heard instead - people of every creed and color, from every walk of life - is that in America, our destiny is inextricably linked. It was Islam - at places like Al-Azhar University - that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe's Renaissance and Enlightenment. These needs will be met only if we act boldly in the years ahead; and if we understand that the challenges we face are shared, and our failure to meet them will hurt us all.
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. Now is the time to help families with paid sick days and better family leave, because nobody in America should have to choose between keeping their jobs and caring for a sick child or ailing parent. We have the most powerful military on Earth, but that's not what makes us strong. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. The Internet and television can bring knowledge and information, but also offensive sexuality and mindless violence.
It is on your lips and in your heart. I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. Many Gulf States have enjoyed great wealth as a consequence of oil, and some are beginning to focus it on broader development.
And occasionally it finds voice in the church on Sunday morning, in the pulpit and in the pews. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. Make no mistake: we do not want to keep our troops in Afghanistan. So America will defend itself respectful of the sovereignty of nations and the rule of law.
Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.