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Perhaps somebody told her along the way that the source of her mother's problems were blacks who were on welfare and too lazy to work, or Hispanics who were coming into the country illegally. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Around the world, the Jewish people were persecuted for centuries, and anti-Semitism in Europe culminated in an unprecedented Holocaust.
And we should close Guantanamo Bay and stop tolerating the torture of our enemies. That's why organizations are rising up across the country to reclaim the language of faith to bring about change. She's the one who taught me about hard work.
There is real evil and hardship and pain and suffering in the world and we should be humble in our belief that we can eliminate them. We also know that military power alone is not going to solve the problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan. No matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who hold power: you must maintain your power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party.
It's been several months now since I announced I was running for president. I was too young to be involved in that movement, but I felt I could play a small part in the continuing battle for justice by helping rebuild some of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods. I learned that everyone's got a sacred story when you take the time to listen. I have already condemned, in unequivocal terms, the statements of Reverend Wright that have caused such controversy.
This is a problem that's brought together churches and synagogues and mosques and people of all faiths as part of a grassroots movement. With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States. I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office. 9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country.
Thank you very much everybody.