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John Kerry understands the ideals of community, faith, and service because they've defined his life. 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. No health care? The market will fix it. Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. The people of the world can live together in peace.
Her father worked on oil rigs and farms through most of the Depression. Hope in the face of difficulty. It came about as a choice, and not an epiphany. So let us agree that patriotism has no party. We cannot walk alone. But my personal story is not so unique.
Religious leaders like my friends Rev. Jim Wallis and Rabbi David Saperstein and Nathan Diament are working for justice and fighting for change. 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. That is the spirit we need today.
If John McCain wants to follow George Bush with more tough talk and bad strategy, that is his choice - but it is not the change we need. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity. This is not simply about America's interests.
In this election, we offer that choice. We can affirm our faith without endangering the separation of church and state, as long as we understand that when we're in the public square, we have to speak in universal terms that everyone can understand. I will end this war in Iraq responsibly, and finish the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan.
God bless you.