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But they have helped shape the political landscape for at least a generation. The children of America are not those kids, they are our kids, and we will not let them fall behind in a 21st century economy. And as so many generations have come to realize over the course of the two-hundred and twenty one years since a band of patriots signed that document in Philadelphia, that is where the perfection begins. A nation of whiners? Tell that to the proud auto workers at a Michigan plant who, after they found out it was closing, kept showing up every day and working as hard as ever, because they knew there were people who counted on the brakes that they made. That does not mean we should ignore sources of tension. And I will host a Summit on Entrepreneurship this year to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world.

John Kerry believes in an America where all Americans can afford the same health coverage our politicians in Washington have for themselves. And it's a lesson we need to remember today - as members of another Joshua generation. But the remarks that have caused this recent firestorm weren't simply controversial. What has also been lost is our sense of common purpose - our sense of higher purpose. So let there be no doubt: the situation for the Palestinian people is intolerable. That is why we welcome efforts like Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's Interfaith dialogue and Turkey's leadership in the Alliance of Civilizations.

That we can participate in the political process without fear of retribution, and that our votes will be counted at least, most of the time. And in time, I came to see faith as more than just a comfort to the weary or a hedge against death, but rather as an active, palpable agent in the world and in my own life. I understand those who protest that some countries have weapons that others do not.

In the end, that's what this election is about. And that it's not enough to just believe this - we have to do our part to make it a reality. Did I ever hear him make remarks that could be considered controversial while I sat in church? Yes. Now is the time to end this addiction, and to understand that drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution. For decades, there has been a stalemate: two peoples with legitimate aspirations, each with a painful history that makes compromise elusive. Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons, and our common prosperity will be advanced by allowing all humanity - men and women - to reach their full potential.

But we shouldn't use our humility as an excuse for inaction. In fact, it isn't even past." We do not need to recite here the history of racial injustice in this country. Part of this conviction is rooted in my own experience. For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us. So let me be clear: no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other.

Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.