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Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that still stands across the street, a group of men gathered and, with these simple words, launched America's improbable experiment in democracy. I believe that as hard as it will be, the change we need is coming.
In fact, a similar anger exists within segments of the white community. Because that was the cheapest way to eat. Out of work? Tough luck. They could've heard words of anger and discord. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals. All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time.
That we can say what we think, write what we think, without hearing a sudden knock on the door. They want a sense of purpose, a narrative arc to their lives. 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 yet words on a parchment would not be enough to deliver slaves from bondage, or provide men and women of every color and creed their full rights and obligations as citizens of the United States. At various stages in the campaign, some commentators have deemed me either "too black" or "not black enough." We saw racial tensions bubble to the surface during the week before the South Carolina primary. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world.
These enemies must be found. I understand you switched venues at considerable expense and inconvenience because of unfair labor practices at the place you were going to be having this synod. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer. Rather than remain trapped in the past, I have made it clear to Iran's leaders and people that my country is prepared to move forward.
And just as Lieutenant Kerry did not hesitate to risk his life to protect the men who served with him in Vietnam, President Kerry will not hesitate one moment to use our military might to keep America safe and secure. And as a consequence, so did I. That is in Israel's interest, Palestine's interest, America's interest, and the world's interest.
Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.