Obama Ipsum

There was even a time when the Christian Coalition determined that its number one legislative priority was tax cuts for the rich. Nor is it beyond the sea. These challenges are not all of government's making. 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. America, our work will not be easy. I am emphasizing such investments within my country.

I believe we can provide jobs to the jobless, homes to the homeless, and reclaim young people in cities across America from violence and despair. I suppose the politically safe thing would be to move on from this episode and just hope that it fades into the woodwork. 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. I do not believe that women must make the same choices as men in order to be equal, and I respect those women who choose to live their lives in traditional roles.

I submitted myself to His will, and dedicated myself to discovering His truth and carrying out His works. But it is a story that has seared into my genetic makeup the idea that this nation is more than the sum of its parts - that out of many, we are truly one. For the men and women of Reverend Wright's generation, the memories of humiliation and doubt and fear have not gone away; nor has the anger and the bitterness of those years. Many bring up a specific issue. These are my heroes. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement.

I'm talking about something more substantial. I learned that everyone's got a sacred story when you take the time to listen. 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. 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. And we will also expand partnerships with Muslim communities to promote child and maternal health.

Because it's not who we are. Now is the time to change our bankruptcy laws, so that your pensions are protected ahead of CEO bonuses; and the time to protect Social Security for future generations.

Thank you, and God bless America.