We shouldn't use the obstacles we face as an excuse for cynicism. They had to file for bankruptcy, and that's when Ashley decided that she had to do something to help her mom. And finally they come to this elderly black man who's been sitting there quietly the entire time.
We shouldn't use the obstacles we face as an excuse for cynicism. They had to file for bankruptcy, and that's when Ashley decided that she had to do something to help her mom. And finally they come to this elderly black man who's been sitting there quietly the entire time. Individual responsibility and mutual responsibility - that's the essence of America's promise.
My mother, whose parents were non-practicing Baptists and Methodists, was one of the most spiritual souls I ever knew. Universities and states, including Illinois, are taking part in a divestment campaign to pressure the Sudanese government to stop the killings. More of you have lost your homes and even more are watching your home values plummet. That is why I intend to personally pursue this outcome with all the patience that the task requires.
Meanwhile, the struggle for women's equality continues in many aspects of American life and worldwide.
That's not simply a matter of policy or ideology - it's a moral commitment. For some, nagging questions remain. With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States. And today I am announcing a new global effort with the Organization of the Islamic Conference to eradicate polio.
We cannot ignore that we have a right and a duty to protect our borders. It's a promise I make to my daughters when I tuck them in at night, and a promise that you make to yours - a promise that has led immigrants to cross oceans and pioneers to travel west; a promise that led workers to picket lines, and women to reach for the ballot. The United States has been one of the greatest sources of progress that the world has ever known. Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support.
As a boy, I spent several years in Indonesia and heard the call of the azaan at the break of dawn and the fall of dusk. Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism - it is an important part of promoting peace.
Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.