Obama Ipsum

And they want that choice. We need to heed the biblical call to care for "the least of these" and lift the poor out of despair. We the people, in order to form a more perfect union." And that's to be expected. But all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and in too many Muslim communities there remains underinvestment in these areas.

I saw it firsthand as a child in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country. In Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia, we have seen Muslim-majority countries elect a woman to lead.

But the remarks that have caused this recent firestorm weren't simply controversial. He does not say education or the war. That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the people.

Louis, and thousands more like her, who has the grades, has the drive, has the will, but doesn't have the money to go to college. I didn't fall out in church, as folks sometimes do. But the anger is real; it is powerful; and to simply wish it away, to condemn it without understanding its roots, only serves to widen the chasm of misunderstanding that exists between the races. And we will keep our promise to every young American - if you commit to serving your community or your country, we will make sure you can afford a college education. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum. The relationship between Islam and the West includes centuries of co-existence and cooperation, but also conflict and religious wars.

We the people, in order to form a more perfect union." Our problems must be dealt with through partnership; progress must be shared. For peace to come, it is time for them - and all of us - to live up to our responsibilities.

Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.