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Our trials and triumphs became at once unique and universal, black and more than black; in chronicling our journey, the stories and songs gave us a means to reclaim memories that we didn't need to feel shame about...memories that all people might study and cherish - and with which we could start to rebuild." These are not whiners. And I've seen it in this campaign. Much has been made of the fact that an African-American with the name Barack Hussein Obama could be elected President. Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support.
King delivered his prayer for our country. Michelle and I are only here tonight because we were given a chance at an education.
The day after Pearl Harbor my grandfather signed up for duty; joined Patton's army, marched across Europe. He said that our economy has made "great progress" under this President. As President, I will tap our natural gas reserves, invest in clean coal technology, and find ways to safely harness nuclear power. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal. I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq.
They must be pursued - and they must be defeated. The skeptical bent of my mind didn't suddenly vanish. Our government should work for us, not against us. On the other hand, it is also undeniable that the Palestinian people - Muslims and Christians - have suffered in pursuit of a homeland. To play a role in fulfilling Palestinian aspirations, and to unify the Palestinian people, Hamas must put an end to violence, recognize past agreements, and recognize Israel's right to exist.
I wanted to be part of something larger. I will build new partnerships to defeat the threats of the 21st century: terrorism and nuclear proliferation; poverty and genocide; climate change and disease. I don't fit the typical pedigree, and I haven't spent my career in the halls of Washington.
Thank you very much everybody.