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A lack of economic opportunity among black men, and the shame and frustration that came from not being able to provide for one's family, contributed to the erosion of black families - a problem that welfare policies for many years may have worsened. She sought out allies in her fight against injustice. And in exchange, I'll ask for higher standards and more accountability. John McCain likes to say that he'll follow bin Laden to the Gates of Hell - but he won't even go to the cave where he lives.
A belief that there are better days ahead. It should help us, not hurt us. Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together. Likewise, it is important for Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear.
In a sense, what brought me to Chicago in the first place was a hunger for some sort of meaning in my life. Because it feeds into the cynicism we all have about government. Indeed, none of us should tolerate these extremists. This same story can be told by people from South Africa to South Asia; from Eastern Europe to Indonesia. This issue has been a source of tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
But she had a healthy skepticism of religion as an institution. 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. This time we want to talk about the men and women of every color and creed who serve together, and fight together, and bleed together under the same proud flag. It is that promise that has always set this country apart - that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our individual dreams but still come together as one American family, to ensure that the next generation can pursue their dreams as well. And next week, we'll also hear about those occasions when he's broken with his party as evidence that he can deliver the change that we need. Indeed, we can recall the words of Thomas Jefferson, who said: "I hope that our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be."
Because the Iraq war is not just a security problem, it's a moral problem. Now is the time to change our bankruptcy laws, so that your pensions are protected ahead of CEO bonuses; and the time to protect Social Security for future generations.
Thank you, and God bless America.