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They want a sense of purpose, a narrative arc to their lives. I learned that my sins could be redeemed. In fact, a similar anger exists within segments of the white community. To President Clinton, who last night made the case for change as only he can make it; to Ted Kennedy, who embodies the spirit of service; and to the next Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, I thank you. We were founded upon the ideal that all are created equal, and we have shed blood and struggled for centuries to give meaning to those words - within our borders, and around the world.
In the following century, men and women of faith waded into the battles over prison reform and temperance, public education and women's rights - and above all, abolition. We can affirm our faith without endangering the separation of church and state, as long as we understand that when we're in the public square, we have to speak in universal terms that everyone can understand. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations - to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God.
Today there are 12 million undocumented immigrants in America, most of them working in our communities, attending our churches, and contributing to our country. We are the party of Kennedy. They have fought in our wars, served in government, stood for civil rights, started businesses, taught at our Universities, excelled in our sports arenas, won Nobel Prizes, built our tallest building, and lit the Olympic Torch. And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles.
But kneeling beneath that cross on the South Side, I felt I heard God's spirit beckoning me. Yet what we also understand is that our values should express themselves not just through our churches or synagogues, temples or mosques; they should express themselves through our government. I have made a solemn pledge that I will sign a universal health care bill into law by the end of my first term as president that will cover every American and cut the cost of a typical family's premiums by up to $2500 a year. And Ashley said that when she was nine years old, her mother got cancer. And we will keep our promise to every young American - if you commit to serving your community or your country, we will make sure you can afford a college education. It will require a renewed sense of responsibility from each of us to recover what John F.
I will cut taxes - cut taxes - for 95% of all working families. What the nay-sayers don't understand is that this election has never been about me. I know there are many - Muslim and non-Muslim - who question whether we can forge this new beginning.
Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.