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John Kerry believes in America. But I think they also sensed that a part of me remained removed and detached - that I was an observer in their midst. Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush has been right more than ninety percent of the time? I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to take a ten percent chance on change. Born into poverty? Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps - even if you don't have boots. 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 is not up in heaven. No health care? The market will fix it. This too is part of America's promise - the promise of a democracy where we can find the strength and grace to bridge divides and unite in common effort. And that is why we are providing more than $2.8 billion to help Afghans develop their economy and deliver services that people depend upon. Those are mutual interests.
But somehow, somewhere along the way, faith stopped being used to bring us together and started being used to drive us apart. The attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the continued efforts of these extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some in my country to view Islam as inevitably hostile not only to America and Western countries, but also to human rights. All these things must be done in partnership.
He grew up herding goats, went to school in a tin-roof shack. Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. But that is not yet the case.
In this election, we offer that choice. Out of many, one. We cannot walk alone.
Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.