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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. If you don't, you'll be able to get the same kind of coverage that members of Congress give themselves. They have not served a Red America or a Blue America - they have served the United States of America. And that's what we have to restore. troops and civilians.
They held vigils across this country when four little girls were killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church. "I'm here because of Ashley." By itself, that single moment of recognition between that young white girl and that old black man is not enough. Tell that to the military families who shoulder their burdens silently as they watch their loved ones leave for their third or fourth or fifth tour of duty.
I love this country, and so do you, and so does John McCain. Given our interdependence, any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail. It is about preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that could lead this region and the world down a hugely dangerous path.
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. And Ashley asks him why he's there. And we are here because we love this country too much to let the next four years look like the last eight. No matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who hold power: you must maintain your power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party.
They're telling me that their conversation about what it means to be Catholic continues. Did I ever hear him make remarks that could be considered controversial while I sat in church? Yes. There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground. There is no straight line to realize this promise. For instance, in the United States, rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation. Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons, and our common prosperity will be advanced by allowing all humanity - men and women - to reach their full potential.
Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.