Obama Ipsum

That among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Contrary to the claims of some of my critics, black and white, I have never been so naive as to believe that we can get beyond our racial divisions in a single election cycle, or with a single candidacy - particularly a candidacy as imperfect as my own. This country of ours has more wealth than any nation, but that's not what makes us rich.

They stood on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, as the blows of billy clubs rained down. But it also comes from my own American story. Their experience is the immigrant experience - as far as they're concerned, no one's handed them anything, they've built it from scratch. And Democrats, we must also admit that fulfilling America's promise will require more than just money. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt.

It came about as a choice, and not an epiphany. And although she can no longer travel, I know that she's watching tonight, and that tonight is her night as well. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals.

And I think they recognized a part of themselves in me too. I can no more disown him than I can disown the black community. Indeed, none of us should tolerate these extremists. On the other hand, it is also undeniable that the Palestinian people - Muslims and Christians - have suffered in pursuit of a homeland.

And that's what we have to restore. We were born out of revolution against an empire. But that is not yet the case. But privately, many Muslims recognize that Israel will not go away.

Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.