Obama Ipsum

John Kerry believes in America. Our trials and triumphs became at once unique and universal, black and more than black; in chronicling our journey, the stories and songs gave us a means to reclaim memories that we didn't need to feel shame about...memories that all people might study and cherish - and with which we could start to rebuild." But what we know - what we have seen - is that America can change. But that same principle must apply to Muslim perceptions of America.

The President vetoed a similar plan, but he doesn't have the last word, and we're going to keep at it, until we bring this war to an end. I'm hearing from evangelicals who may not agree with progressives on every issue but agree that poverty has no place in a world of plenty; that hate has no place in the hearts of believers; and that we all have to be good stewards of God's creations.

But it is where we start. These challenges are not all of government's making.

There was even a time when the Christian Coalition determined that its number one legislative priority was tax cuts for the rich. We believe that everyone, everywhere should be loved, and given the chance to work, and raise a family.

And I think they recognized a part of themselves in me too. The press has scoured every exit poll for the latest evidence of racial polarization, not just in terms of white and black, but black and brown as well. I suppose the politically safe thing would be to move on from this episode and just hope that it fades into the woodwork. That's the promise of America - the idea that we are responsible for ourselves, but that we also rise or fall as one nation; the fundamental belief that I am my brother's keeper; I am my sister's keeper.

Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.