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They would give me an African name, Barack, or "blessed," believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success. They are both passed away now. It got hijacked. God is still speaking. And then another one. 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.
And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments - provided they govern with respect for all their people. 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.
If you're working forty hours a week, you shouldn't be living in poverty. But we shouldn't use our humility as an excuse for inaction. Let me express my thanks to the historic slate of candidates who accompanied me on this journey, and especially the one who traveled the farthest - a champion for working Americans and an inspiration to my daughters and to yours - Hillary Rodham Clinton. You don't protect Israel and deter Iran just by talking tough in Washington. Rather than remain trapped in the past, I have made it clear to Iran's leaders and people that my country is prepared to move forward.
When we send our young men and women into harm's way, we have a solemn obligation not to fudge the numbers or shade the truth about why they're going, to care for their families while they're gone, to tend to the soldiers upon their return, and to never ever go to war without enough troops to win the war, secure the peace, and earn the respect of the world. Nor is it beyond the sea. On the other end, we've heard my former pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, use incendiary language to express views that have the potential not only to widen the racial divide, but views that denigrate both the greatness and the goodness of our nation; that rightly offend white and black alike. Given my background, my politics, and my professed values and ideals, there will no doubt be those for whom my statements of condemnation are not enough. We will open centers of scientific excellence in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and appoint new Science Envoys to collaborate on programs that develop new sources of energy, create green jobs, digitize records, clean water, and grow new crops.
More to do for the father that I met who was losing his job and choking back the tears, wondering how he would pay $4,500 a month for the drugs his son needs without the health benefits that he counted on. It is on your lips and in your heart. So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed.
Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.