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That's the change we need right now. Don't tell me that Democrats won't keep us safe. Because one of the things that we have to change in our politics is the idea that people cannot disagree without challenging each other's character and patriotism. I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together. I have unequivocally prohibited the use of torture by the United States, and I have ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed by early next year.
But I'm hopeful because I think there's an awakening taking place in America. Our conscience cannot rest until we not only secure our borders, but give the 12 million undocumented immigrants in this country a chance to earn their citizenship by paying a fine and waiting in line behind all those who came here legally. And I consider it part of my responsibility as President of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.
The pundits, the pundits like to slice-and-dice our country into Red States and Blue States; Red States for Republicans, Blue States for Democrats. That's why pastors, friends of mine like Rick Warren and T.D. Jakes and organizations like World Vision and Catholic Charities are wielding their enormous influence to confront poverty, HIV/AIDS, and the genocide in Darfur. And nothing will change. Change happens because the American people demand it - because they rise up and insist on new ideas and new leadership, a new politics for a new time.
From Willow Creek to the 'emerging church,' from the Southern Baptist Convention to the National Association of Evangelicals, folks are realizing that the four walls of the church are too small for a big God.God is still speaking. That is true genius of this nation.
They know we can do better. If you don't, you'll be able to get the same kind of coverage that members of Congress give themselves. The men and women who serve in our battlefields may be Democrats and Republicans and Independents, but they have fought together and bled together and some died together under the same proud flag. More recently, tension has been fed by colonialism that denied rights and opportunities to many Muslims, and a Cold War in which Muslim-majority countries were too often treated as proxies without regard to their own aspirations. Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism - it is an important part of promoting peace. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world.
Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.