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And today, whenever I find myself feeling doubtful or cynical about this possibility, what gives me the most hope is the next generation - the young people whose attitudes and beliefs and openness to change have already made history in this election. Anyway, Ashley finishes her story and then goes around the room and asks everyone else why they're supporting the campaign. And he does not bring up a specific issue. I believe that as hard as it will be, the change we need is coming. Our universities and our culture are the envy of the world, but that's not what keeps the world coming to our shores. I do not believe that women must make the same choices as men in order to be equal, and I respect those women who choose to live their lives in traditional roles.
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. They stood on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, as the blows of billy clubs rained down. Religious leaders like my friends Rev. Jim Wallis and Rabbi David Saperstein and Nathan Diament are working for justice and fighting for change. Many bring up a specific issue. So let us agree that patriotism has no party. We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretense of liberalism.
But they sense, deep in their bones, that with just a slight change in priorities, we can make sure that every child in America has a decent shot at life, and that the doors of opportunity remain open to all. God is still speaking. These people are a part of me. We are taking concrete actions to change course. Threatening Israel with destruction - or repeating vile stereotypes about Jews - is deeply wrong, and only serves to evoke in the minds of Israelis this most painful of memories while preventing the peace that the people of this region deserve. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace.
It comes from Deuteronomy 30 when Moses talks to his followers about the challenges they'll find when they reach the Promised Land without him. That is true genius of this nation. That is the responsibility we have to one another as human beings. And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles.
Wright deliver a sermon called "The Audacity of Hope." And during the course of that sermon, he introduced me to someone named Jesus Christ. Ours is a promise that says government cannot solve all our problems, but what it should do is that which we cannot do for ourselves - protect us from harm and provide every child a decent education; keep our water clean and our toys safe; invest in new schools and new roads and new science and technology. It should ensure opportunity not just for those with the most money and influence, but for every American who's willing to work. And Democrats, we must also admit that fulfilling America's promise will require more than just money. So whatever we think of the past, we must not be prisoners of it.
Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.