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Again and again, we've seen him make tough choices when easier ones were available. A belief that there are better days ahead. But we should choose the right path, not just the easy path.

And so this will be a difficult debate next week. And for the sake of our economy, our security, and the future of our planet, I will set a clear goal as President: in ten years, we will finally end our dependence on oil from the Middle East. When a new flu infects one human being, all are at risk. This is not simply about America's interests. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort - a sustained effort - to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings.

But we do need to remind ourselves that so many of the disparities that exist in the African-American community today can be directly traced to inequalities passed on from an earlier generation that suffered under the brutal legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. It means continuing to insist on a full measure of justice in every aspect of American life. But my personal story is not so unique. Trade can bring new wealth and opportunities, but also huge disruptions and changing communities. But all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and in too many Muslim communities there remains underinvestment in these areas.

Today there are 12 million undocumented immigrants in America, most of them working in our communities, attending our churches, and contributing to our country. Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task.

Our Party has chosen a man to lead us who embodies the best this country has to offer. Theirs are the stories that shaped me. It should help us, not hurt us. Now is the time to finally meet our moral obligation to provide every child a world-class education, because it will take nothing less to compete in the global economy. But all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and in too many Muslim communities there remains underinvestment in these areas. And I want to particularly say this to young people of every faith, in every country - you, more than anyone, have the ability to remake this world.

God bless you.