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And I've found that no matter where I am, or who I'm talking to, there's a common theme that emerges. But the remarks that have caused this recent firestorm weren't simply controversial. Understanding this reality requires a reminder of how we arrived at this point. This time we want to talk about the fact that the real problem is not that someone who doesn't look like you might take your job; it's that the corporation you work for will ship it overseas for nothing more than a profit. I've seen it in Illinois, when we provided health care to more children and moved more families from welfare to work. The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together.
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. It got hijacked. Understanding this reality requires a reminder of how we arrived at this point. And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.
And John Kerry believes that in a dangerous world war must be an option sometimes, but it should never be the first option. I'm hearing from evangelicals who may not agree with progressives on every issue but agree that poverty has no place in a world of plenty; that hate has no place in the hearts of believers; and that we all have to be good stewards of God's creations. More of you have lost your homes and even more are watching your home values plummet. For while Senator McCain was turning his sights to Iraq just days after 9/11, I stood up and opposed this war, knowing that it would distract us from the real threats we face. Now, that must be our work here on Earth.
Each of us in our own lives needs to do what we can to help the poor. Now is the time to finally keep the promise of affordable, accessible health care for every single American. We have the most powerful military on Earth, but that's not what makes us strong. 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.
It came about as a choice, and not an epiphany. Their experience is the immigrant experience - as far as they're concerned, no one's handed them anything, they've built it from scratch. These are the Americans that I know. As President, I will tap our natural gas reserves, invest in clean coal technology, and find ways to safely harness nuclear power.
Thank you, and God bless America.