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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. Out of many, one. And so long as we're not doing everything in our personal and collective power to solve them, we know the conscience of our nation cannot rest. We meet at one of those defining moments - a moment when our nation is at war, our economy is in turmoil, and the American promise has been threatened once more. And for the sake of our economy, our security, and the future of our planet, I will set a clear goal as President: in ten years, we will finally end our dependence on oil from the Middle East. More recently, tension has been fed by colonialism that denied rights and opportunities to many Muslims, and a Cold War in which Muslim-majority countries were too often treated as proxies without regard to their own aspirations.
They imagined me going to the best schools in the land, even though they weren't rich, because in a generous America you don't have to be rich to achieve your potential. Our conscience cannot rest until we not only secure our borders, but give the 12 million undocumented immigrants in this country a chance to earn their citizenship by paying a fine and waiting in line behind all those who came here legally. She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. On the other hand, it is also undeniable that the Palestinian people - Muslims and Christians - have suffered in pursuit of a homeland.
Tonight, more Americans are out of work and more are working harder for less. Because it feeds into the cynicism we all have about government. I've seen it in Illinois, when we provided health care to more children and moved more families from welfare to work. Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has played a role in acts of hostage-taking and violence against U.S.
While studying here, my father met my mother. But by the time he was a young adult, he was an atheist. Despite the temptation to view my candidacy through a purely racial lens, we won commanding victories in states with some of the whitest populations in the country. More of you have cars you can't afford to drive, credit card bills you can't afford to pay, and tuition that's beyond your reach. Instead, it is that American spirit - that American promise - that pushes us forward even when the path is uncertain; that binds us together in spite of our differences; that makes us fix our eye not on what is seen, but what is unseen, that better place around the bend. But I also know that human progress cannot be denied.
And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality. And today I am announcing a new global effort with the Organization of the Islamic Conference to eradicate polio.
Thank you.