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John Kerry believes in the Constitutional freedoms that have made our country the envy of the world, and he will never sacrifice our basic liberties, nor use faith as a wedge to divide us. People are coming together around a simple truth - that we are all connected, that I am my brother's keeper; I am my sister's keeper. Too much blood has been shed.
We coach Little League in the Blue States and yes, we've got some gay friends in the Red States. There was even a time when the Christian Coalition determined that its number one legislative priority was tax cuts for the rich. Like other black churches, Trinity's services are full of raucous laughter and sometimes bawdy humor. But they have helped shape the political landscape for at least a generation. That is why we are forging service projects in America that bring together Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
Tonight, I say to the American people, to Democrats and Republicans and Independents across this great land - enough! This moment - this election - is our chance to keep, in the 21st century, the American promise alive. On November 4th, we must stand up and say: "Eight is enough." If John McCain wants to follow George Bush with more tough talk and bad strategy, that is his choice - but it is not the change we need. So let us agree that patriotism has no party. Change comes to Washington.
They weren't simply a religious leader's effort to speak out against perceived injustice. It is that promise that has always set this country apart - that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our individual dreams but still come together as one American family, to ensure that the next generation can pursue their dreams as well.
Her father worked on oil rigs and farms through most of the Depression. Go into any inner city neighborhood, and folks will tell you that government alone can't teach our kids to learn - they know that parents have to teach, that children can't achieve unless we raise their expectations and turn off the television sets and eradicate the slander that says a black youth with a book is acting white. We believe that everyone, everywhere should be loved, and given the chance to work, and raise a family. 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. To the love of my life, our next First Lady, Michelle Obama, and to Sasha and Malia - I love you so much, and I'm so proud of all of you. And next week, we'll also hear about those occasions when he's broken with his party as evidence that he can deliver the change that we need.
God bless you.