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In the end, that's what this election is about. And it puts the lie to the notion that the separation of church and state in America means faith should have no role in public life. He said that the fundamentals of the economy are strong. We are the party of Roosevelt. That is why we welcome efforts like Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's Interfaith dialogue and Turkey's leadership in the Alliance of Civilizations.
There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq. That has been my experience at Trinity.
His values - and his record - affirm what is best in us. It was because of these newfound understandings that I was finally able to walk down the aisle of Trinity one day and affirm my Christian faith. As William Faulkner once wrote, "The past isn't dead and buried.
And God is still speaking. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world. That is why I intend to personally pursue this outcome with all the patience that the task requires.
But they sense, deep in their bones, that with just a slight change in priorities, we can make sure that every child in America has a decent shot at life, and that the doors of opportunity remain open to all. Because we all have the capacity to do justice and show mercy; to treat others with dignity and respect; and to rise above what divides us and come together to meet those challenges we can't meet alone. I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Moreover, freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. It is based upon cultural and historical ties, and the recognition that the aspiration for a Jewish homeland is rooted in a tragic history that cannot be denied. Fear that because of modernity we will lose of control over our economic choices, our politics, and most importantly our identities - those things we most cherish about our communities, our families, our traditions, and our faith.
God bless you.