Our conscience cant rest so long as 37 million Americans are poor and forgotten by their leaders in Washington and by the media elites. And we cannot ignore the very real concerns of Americans who are not worried about illegal immigration because they are racist or xenophobic, but because they fear it will result in lower wages when theyre already struggling to raise their families. We shouldnt use the obstacles we face as an excuse for cynicism.
For we have a choice in this country. Kennedy called our intellectual and moral strength. Yes, government must lead on energy independence, but each of us must do our part to make our homes and businesses more efficient. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. To play a role in fulfilling Palestinian aspirations, and to unify the Palestinian people, Hamas must put an end to violence, recognize past agreements, and recognize Israels right to exist.