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A belief that we're all connected as one people. He was nominally a Muslim since there were a number of Muslims in the village where he was born. It wasn't until after college, when I went to Chicago to work as a community organizer for a group of Christian churches, that I confronted my own spiritual dilemma. Iraq's sovereignty is its own.
Tonight is a particular honor for me because - let's face it - my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely. Now Ashley might have made a different choice. Not with so many children to educate, and so many veterans to care for. But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose.
We cannot ignore that we have a right and a duty to protect our borders. The Palestinian Authority must develop its capacity to govern, with institutions that serve the needs of its people. That is why I am committed to working with American Muslims to ensure that they can fulfill zakat.
We believe that everyone, everywhere should be loved, and given the chance to work, and raise a family. Let us keep that promise - that American promise - and in the words of Scripture hold firmly, without wavering, to the hope that we confess. I am a Christian, but my father came from a Kenyan family that includes generations of Muslims. And any nation - including Iran - should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only when they are out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others.
Now is the time to end this addiction, and to understand that drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution. America, now is not the time for small plans. As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam. Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance. Around the world, we can turn dialogue into Interfaith service, so bridges between peoples lead to action - whether it is combating malaria in Africa, or providing relief after a natural disaster.
Thank you.