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For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments - provided they govern with respect for all their people. But it should be their choice.
"People began to shout, to rise from their seats and clap and cry out, a forceful wind carrying the reverend's voice up into the rafters....And in that single note - hope! - I heard something else; at the foot of that cross, inside the thousands of churches across the city, I imagined the stories of ordinary black people merging with the stories of David and Goliath, Moses and Pharaoh, the Christians in the lion's den, Ezekiel's field of dry bones. Don't tell me that Democrats won't keep us safe. When violent extremists operate in one stretch of mountains, people are endangered across an ocean.
And we should close Guantanamo Bay and stop tolerating the torture of our enemies. And they are a part of America, this country that I love. The Republican nominee, John McCain, has worn the uniform of our country with bravery and distinction, and for that we owe him our gratitude and respect. That is not how moral authority is claimed; that is how it is surrendered.
We want to talk about how to bring them home from a war that never should've been authorized and never should've been waged, and we want to talk about how we'll show our patriotism by caring for them, and their families, and giving them the benefits they have earned. And it is on their behalf that I intend to win this election and keep our promise alive as President of the United States. If you don't, you'll be able to get the same kind of coverage that members of Congress give themselves. And Democrats, we must also admit that fulfilling America's promise will require more than just money. If John McCain wants to follow George Bush with more tough talk and bad strategy, that is his choice - but it is not the change we need.
More work to do for the workers I met in Galesburg, Ill., who are losing their union jobs at the Maytag plant that's moving to Mexico, and now are having to compete with their own children for jobs that pay seven bucks an hour. John Kerry knows this. 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. Because if you don't have any fresh ideas, then you use stale tactics to scare the voters.
Thank you.