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It is that fundamental belief, it is that fundamental belief, I am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's keeper that makes this country work. Now, as children of God, we believe in the worth and dignity of every human being; it doesn't matter where that person came from or what documents they have. We cannot ignore that we have a right and a duty to protect our borders. I have already condemned, in unequivocal terms, the statements of Reverend Wright that have caused such controversy. The profound mistake of Reverend Wright's sermons is not that he spoke about racism in our society. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict.
My father, who I didn't know, returned to Kenya when I was just two. It's an idea that's often forgotten or dismissed in cynical times. I know there are those who dismiss such beliefs as happy talk. They have killed people of different faiths - more than any other, they have killed Muslims.
That's the change we need right now. And despite the costs involved, America's commitment will not weaken.
To President Clinton, who last night made the case for change as only he can make it; to Ted Kennedy, who embodies the spirit of service; and to the next Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, I thank you. But the record's clear: John McCain has voted with George Bush ninety percent of the time. I will eliminate capital gains taxes for the small businesses and the start-ups that will create the high-wage, high-tech jobs of tomorrow.
Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq. 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. In the Republicans who never thought they'd pick up a Democratic ballot, but did.
Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.